Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was a very popular national leader. He was respected by people of all castes and creeds. He was born on 14th November 1889 at Allahabad. He belonged to a wealthy Brahmin family. His father, Pt. Moti Lai Nehru was a great lawyer.

Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru received his education at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge and

returned to India. He became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He toured the country and joined the struggle for freedom started by Mahatma Gandhi. He became the President of the Indian National Congress. He wanted to achieve complete freedom for the country. India became free on 15th August 1947.

Nehru was a great leader. He tried to solve the difficult problems of our country. India became strong during his primeministership. His world for the uplift of the country. He loved peace and did hi] best to bring peace to the world. Nehru died on 26tf May, 1964. He is still remembered as “Chacha Nehru”.