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Nehru's 'Pradhan Sewak' Address After Independence
After India gained independence, the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, spoke to the people.
He introduced himself as the 'Pradhan Sewak,' which means chief servant.
This broadcast happened on the radio on August 15, 1947.
Nehru's first speech from the Red Fort happened on August 16, 1947, as August 15 was busy.
This information was shared by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the nation after India's independence.
He described himself as the 'Pradhan Sewak' of the Indian people.
Nehru's radio broadcast occurred on August 15, 1947.
His first speech from Red Fort was on August 16, 1947.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared these historical facts.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru and the citizens of India.
- What
- Jawaharlal Nehru's address to the nation after India's independence.
- When
- August 15 and 16, 1947.
- Where
- All India Radio and Red Fort, Delhi.
- Why
- To address the nation after independence.
Historical Facts
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Historical Facts
Nehru described himself as Pradhan Sewak during his Independence Day broadcast
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- Speaker
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Title
- Pradhan Sewak
- Broadcast Date
- August 15, 1947
- Red Fort Speech Date
- August 16, 1947
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