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Shanti Van |
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| Located north of Shakti Sthal and Rajghat is
the memorial of India's great leader and first prime minister,
Jawahar Lal Nehru. Born in Allahabad in 1889, Jawahar Lal Nehru
is considered as the father of institutional democracy of the
country. Popularly known as 'Chacha (Uncle) Nehru' by children,
he was the longest serving prime minister of Independent India
for over 15 years during which he brought economic and political
stability to the new nation and shaped the future of modern
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| Said to be an architect of all Indian policies,
this dynamic personality was cremated here in the year 1964.
A memorial has been set up at this spot, surrounded by lush
green lawns and foliage to honor the leader. A socialist at
heart, he always advocated and worked for a secular, equal and
free society. His central objective was "to get rid of
the appalling poverty of the people." He believed in technology
and progress, in machines and industrialization and formulated
policies to make India a prosperous country. The country lovingly
remembers him on his birthday 14th November every year, which
is celebrated as 'Children's Day'. Next to Shanti Van is the
memorial of Sanjay Gandhi, grandson of Nehru and son of Indira
Gandhi. He was cremated here in 1980. |
| Good parking facilities are available and all
basic facilities for visitors are present within the premises. |
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