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Detailed explanation-1: -Upon India’s independence on 15 August 1947, Nehru gave a critically acclaimed speech, “Tryst with Destiny"; he was sworn in as the Dominion of India’s prime minister and raised the Indian flag at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jawaharlal Nehru birth anniversary, Children’s Day 2022: Jawaharlal Nehru who served as the first Prime Minister of India was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad, now Prayagraj. Today is his 133rd birth anniversary. His birth anniversary is observed as Children’s Day every year in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The freedom fighter and politician was extremely fond of children and was fondly called ‘Chacha Nehru’ by them. Even after years of his death, he is remembered by that name and in honour of his legacy and fondness for children, his birth anniversary is celebrated as Children’s Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -November 14 marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime of India. Since 1947, his birthday had been a public event marked by meetings and games for children. And so 10 years later, the Indian government officially declared November 14 will be celebrated as Children’s Day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nehru met Gandhi for the first time in 1916 at the annual meeting of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party) in Lucknow. Gandhi was 20 years his senior.