On 10 February 1952, India, freshly unshackled from the chains of colonial rule, embarked on a monumental democratic journey by holding its first general election.
This colossal exercise in representative governance, spanning across diverse terrains and cultures, witnessed an electorate of over 173 million citizens, many casting their votes for the very first time.
The Indian National Congress, under the charismatic stewardship of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, emerged victorious, reaffirming Nehru’s position as the architect of modern India.
His vision of a secular, socialist, and democratic republic resonated deeply with a nation eager to chart its own destiny, fortifying his leadership in the nascent years of independence.
