Jawaharlal Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru was a freedom fighter, prolific author, philosopher, influential speaker, visionary leader, the first Prime Minister of independent India, the architect of modern democratic India and my favourite leader. Nehru is also fondly remembered as "Chacha Nehru" (Uncle Nehru) due to his immense affection for children, whose birthday (November 14th) is celebrated as Children's Day in India. This is a small tribute to honour the life and work of a truly remarkable leader, and to celebrate his many achievements in the Freedom struggle and in nation building. Freedom Struggle: Active Participation in Freedom struggle: He actively participated in all major movements for independence from British rule, including the: Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) Salt March (Satyagraha) (1930) o Quit India Movement (1942) Advocacy for "Purna Swaraj: As President of the Indian N...