India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is commonly known as the author of modern India.

New Delhi: India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is commonly known as the author of modern India. He initiated three consecutive five year plans promoting the development of science and technology.

Jawaharlal NehruHe emerged as Mahatma Gandhi's closest and best leader during India's independence movement. In 1941, Mahatma Gandhi declared Nehru as his political heirs and successor.

As the country's first Prime Minister, he did his best to build a modern India. After the enactment of the Indian Constitution in 1950, he embarked on an ambitious plan for economic, social and political reforms.

Nehru is also remembered for his foreign policy as a regional hero in South Asia and for his leading role in the non-aligned movement.

Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatama GandhiHe set up a Planning Commission to put the country on the path of development. His policies ushered in a new era of agriculture and industry in the country.

He also worked on other international issues, such as ending the Korean War, resolving the Suez Canal dispute, and ratifying the Congo Accords.

In addition, he played a key role in resolving many other explosive issues behind the scenes, such as West Berlin, Austria and Laos. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955, India's highest civilian honor.

On May 27, 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru died of a heart attack. This is also due to his failed leadership in the 1962 war with China. India suffered heavy losses in this war.