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10 lines on Jawaharlal Nehru for kids

Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, is a common topic around Children's Day on 14 November. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and words your child can use.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 1 November 2026

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5 lines on Jawaharlal Nehru for UKG and Class 1

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru was a great leader.
  2. He was the first Prime Minister of India.
  3. He loved children.
  4. Children called him Chacha Nehru.
  5. His birthday is Children's Day.

10 lines on Jawaharlal Nehru for Classes 1 to 3

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889.
  2. He was born in Allahabad, now called Prayagraj.
  3. His father was Motilal Nehru.
  4. He studied in England and became a lawyer.
  5. He worked with Mahatma Gandhi for India's freedom.
  6. He went to jail many times for the country.
  7. He became the first Prime Minister of India in 1947.
  8. He loved children and roses.
  9. Children called him Chacha Nehru.
  10. His birthday is celebrated as Children's Day.

10 lines on Jawaharlal Nehru for Classes 4 and 5

  1. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj).
  2. He studied at Harrow and Cambridge in England and became a lawyer.
  3. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, he joined the freedom struggle.
  4. He spent many years in British jails for the sake of the nation.
  5. On 15 August 1947, he became the first Prime Minister of independent India.
  6. He served as Prime Minister until his death on 27 May 1964.
  7. He built many institutions for science, education and industry.
  8. He wrote books such as "The Discovery of India" and "Letters from a Father to His Daughter".
  9. He loved children and believed they are the real strength of a nation.
  10. That is why his birthday is celebrated as Children's Day across India.

A short speech on Jawaharlal Nehru (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will tell you about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Nehru ji was born on 14 November 1889. He joined Mahatma Gandhi in the fight for freedom and went to jail many times. When India became free in 1947, he became our first Prime Minister.

He loved children and always wore a red rose. He believed children are the future of India. Let us make him proud by learning, dreaming big and being good citizens. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about Jawaharlal Nehru

  • Prime Minister
  • freedom fighter
  • independence
  • leader
  • lawyer
  • nation
  • Chacha Nehru
  • Prayagraj
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • jail
  • struggle
  • education
  • science
  • author
  • rose
  • citizens
  • democracy
  • vision
  • inspire
  • Children's Day

How to practise at home

  1. Read the lines aloud together and point to Prayagraj on a map of India.
  2. Ask your child which fact surprised them most.
  3. Practise the speech slowly, with a pause after each date.
  4. Pair this page with the Children's Day lines for a full assembly talk.

Questions parents ask

Who was Jawaharlal Nehru?

He was a freedom fighter and the first Prime Minister of independent India, from 1947 to 1964. Children lovingly call him Chacha Nehru.

Why is Nehru called Chacha Nehru?

Because he loved children and spent time with them wherever he went. Children felt he was like a kind uncle, or chacha.

What are 5 lines on Jawaharlal Nehru for UKG?

Jawaharlal Nehru was a great leader. He was the first Prime Minister of India. He loved children. Children called him Chacha Nehru. His birthday is Children's Day.

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