An Essay on Jawaharlal Nehru
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Nehru’s Early Life
The architect of
modern India, Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru was
born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad. His father, Moti Lal Nehru was a great
lawyer and his mother was Swarup Rani. Nehru’s initial education was completed
at home. But at the age of 15, he was sent to the most expensive school Harrow
in England. He completed his higher studies in London’s famous Cambridge University. Later he
studied Law and became a lawyer. He began his practice at Allahabad High Court.
Political Role
Jawaharlal Nehru’s political career began in 1916. He set up
the National Planning Commission with himself as its first Chairman. His aim
was to improve the standard of living of the people, to better their quality of
life. Under him the first Five Year Plan was launched in 1951. He very
carefully prepared the road-map of India’s industrialization. He became the
first Prime Minister of Independent India.
A great Activist
Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch socialist and believed in
equality, freedom and brotherhood. His concern for the untouchables, the weaker
sections of the society and the right of women was uppermost. It was he
who launched the “Panchayati Raj” system. He propagated the “Panch Sheel” for
international peace and harmony and made India an important country among the
developing countries of the world.
Children’s Favourite
Every year we celebrate his Birthday on 14th
November as Children’s day. Nehru loved children, and they affectionately
called him “Chacha Nehru”. He worked great for the wellbeing of children as
well as youngsters after the independence of India.
A Prolific Writer
Nehru authored a number of books, such as ‘The
Discovery of India’, ‘Glimpses of World History’, and his
autobiography, ‘Toward Freedom’. He
had written 30 letters to his daughter Indira
Gandhi, when she was 10 years old. The collection of these letters was later
published as a book ‘Letters from a Father to His Daughter’.
An Honoree
In 1955, Nehru was awarded Bharat
Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Numerous public institutions and
memorials across India are dedicated to his memory. A commemorative stamp was released in
1964 as a humble tribute.
End of an Epoch
Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on 27th May 1964. Yet
the ideals for which he worked and the values for which he stood will abide for
all time to come. Let us keep alive his torch, which he lit for the
freedom and progress of the country, and unswervingly follow the path, which he
has lighted for us. May his memory remain evergreen with us - an inspiration
for achieving the goal, which he has set before the country and the people.
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