Updated On: 26 May, 2023 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nehru was a prominent leader of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). He advocated for peaceful coexistence among nations and non-alignment with the two major power blocs of the Cold War era, the United States and the Soviet Union

Jawaharlal Nehru -- India`s first Prime Minister. File Photo
India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's contributions to India's struggle for independence, his leadership as the first Prime Minister, and his commitment to democratic principles continue to shape the nation's identity and aspirations. His legacy as a statesman and his vision for a progressive and inclusive India remain significant to this day. Here are ten facts about the former prime minister.
Birth and Family: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a prominent Kashmiri Pandit family. His father, Motilal Nehru, was a renowned lawyer and leader of the Indian National Congress.