New Delhi: Today is the birth anniversary of the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. Today is the 132nd birth anniversary of the country's first PM. Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14th November, 1889 at Allahabad (now known as Prayagraj) to Motilal Nehru and Swarup Rani Nehru. He is one of India's most popular freedom fighters. He served the country as PM for 17 years. His tenure started from 15th August 1947 till 17th May 1964. Nehru wrote several popular books including The Discovery of India. Know some interesting facts about Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary...
10 Interesting Facts About Jawaharlal Nehru:-
1- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad (British India).
2- His father's name was Motilal Nehru who belonged to the Kashmiri Pandit community. He was a wealthy barrister (advocate) by profession.
3- Uncle Nehru loved children very much. Therefore, his birthday is celebrated as "Children's Day" on 14th November.
4- Jawaharlal Nehru was the first person to hoist the tricolour flag from the Red Fort in Delhi.
5- Pandit Nehru completed his graduation from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1910.
6- Jawaharlal Nehru was married to Kamala Nehru in 1916. After 1 year, daughter Indira was born who later became the first woman PM of the country.
7- Children's Day began in 1925 AD. It was recognized all over the world in 1953 and 20th November was celebrated all over the world as Children's Day but after 1964 Children's Day was celebrated on 14th November.
8- Nehru's lifestyle was influenced by Western civilization. It is said that his clothes used to get washed from London. He came after studying in London. So, he did not know Hindi at all. It was only by visiting the village of India that he learnt Hindi.
9- Chandrashekhar Azad had sought a loan of Rs.1200 from Pandit Nehru to go to Russia.
10- "Jawaharlal Nehru University" has been established in Delhi in his name.
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