The revolutionary leader and first Prime Minister of independent India was Jawaharlal Nehru. As a key figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule, Nehru was closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress. Upon India gaining independence in 1947, Nehru became the nation’s first Prime Minister and played a significant role in shaping India's policies and fostering a spirit of unity and democracy. His vision for a secular and socialist India remains influential.