Jawaharlal Nehru

First Prime Minister of independent India (1947-1964) and a leading architect of the Non-Aligned Movement alongside Nasser, Tito, and Sukarno. Nehru's midnight speech on 15 August 1947 marked the end of British colonial rule over 350 million people. He pursued democratic socialism, industrial development through five-year plans, and non-alignment in the Cold War.

• Lived: 1889 CE – 1964 CE
• Nationality: Indian
• Roles: Head of State, Independence Leader, Statesman

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