Jawaharlal Nehru (former Prime Minister of India)

Jawaharlal Nehru was a prominent Indian leader and the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. He played a key role in India's struggle for independence from British rule and was known for his vision of a modern, secular, and socialist India. Nehru prioritized economic development, education, and scientific progress, founding institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). His policies shaped India's early post-independence trajectory, and he is remembered as a founding father of the nation who promoted unity, democracy, and progress.