Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian statesman who became the first prime minister of independent India, a position he held for more than sixteen years. He was also a founding figure of the Non-Aligned Movement.
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Founded
Nehru was one of five founding leaders at the first Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade in 1961, alongside Tito, Nasser, Nkrumah, and Sukarno; not its sole founder.
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Jawaharlal Nehru led the Indian National Congress at multiple points, including as prime minister.
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Introduction
Upon India's independence in 1947, he served as the country's first prime minister, holding office for 16 years 286 days.
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Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian statesman who became the first prime minister of independent India, a position he held for more than sixteen years.
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