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Jawaharlal Nehru devoted his life to India’s freedom struggle and post-independence growth. Nehru's early schooling included independent English lessons, and he moved to the UK to study at the age of 15. In 1912, he returned to India and entered politics.
Even as a student, Nehru was worried about the countries oppressed by foreign powers and fought diligently to help them secure independence. Pandit Nehru first met Gandhi in 1916. He was captivated by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings in their first meeting.
Gandhi and Nehru had very different perspectives on several matters. Regardless, their main purpose was to unite the nation. Nehru's desire for an independent India inspired many soldiers of freedom to unite and free our motherland. Nehru organised the first Kisan March in 1920.
Nehru’s Role In The Independence Movement
His involvement in the non-cooperation movement got him imprisoned twice. In 1928, he founded the Independence for India League to seek the maximum compensation possible for India's connection with the British.
In 1929, Nehru was elected President of the National Congress. On February 14, 1935, Nehru finished his autobiography, Toward Freedom. Nehru became India's first prime minister after the nation gained independence from the British. Nehru laid the nation's democratic underpinnings.
A person devoted to peaceful coexistence, he devised a universal brotherhood rule. Nehru's leadership earned India global recognition. He learned to travel the path of righteousness from Christ, Buddha, and Nanak.
Jawaharlal Nehru died on May 27, 1964, after a long career in public service. He not only started the social justice movement but also left a rich legacy. A comprehensive network of technical, educational, and medical institutions helped shape Nehru's electrical, medical, and agricultural aspirations for the country’s youth.
Nehru loved history. His enthusiasm for writing led him to write The Discovery of India, Glimpses of World History, and his autobiography. Also known as Chacha Nehru, he wrote Indira Gandhi around 30 letters from his jail cell. The book titled Letters from a Father to His Daughter has a collection of the letters he wrote to his daughter, Indira Gandhi.
Nehru’s Role In Establishing A Modern India
Jawaharlal Nehru is largely responsible for modern India. He was instrumental in establishing the Planning Commission and promoting new scientific and technical advances. He has also influenced the country's foreign policy. Forever remembered for his nation-building efforts, he was the kind of leader who had the potential to unite the country and shape its destiny.
Badshah Abhiyan and Children's Day are two festivals in India that honour Nehru's devotion to the well-being of children. Children's Day is celebrated every year on 14 November, Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday. On this day, Nehru's achievements and aspirations are commemorated. People will always remember him as a man who stood up for what he believed in—national unity and universal freedom.
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