Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964), from Jawahar (Jewel) laal (red) was a political leader of the Indian National Congress. He was one of several important pioneers of the Indian independence movement serving as the first Prime Minister of Independent India. Mentored by Mohandas Karamchand Ghandi, he became one of the youngest leaders of the Indian National Congress. Called Panditji (Honored/revered scholar)was a writer, his letters to his daughter, written while in prison, were published as_________________ . The political dynasty begun by his father still plays and important part in the politics of modern day India.
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The son of Motilal Nehru, (Moti) pearl (lal) red. He was one of the first to advocate a complete separation from the British Empire. He believed that socialism could best solve the long-standing ills of India. Nehru raised the flag of a divided, independent India in New Delhi on August 15 His daughter Indira and grandson Rajiv would follow in his footsteps as Prime Minister of India.
