Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was the leader of the nation from August 15, 1947, to May 27, 1964. During his tenure, several attempts were made on his life, underscoring the turbulence of the time. Here’s a look at some key incidents where Nehru narrowly escaped death.

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• First attempt in 1947: Nehru’s first assassination attempt occurred in 1947 while he was the head of the interim government. The incident took place during his travel in what is now Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province.
• Second attempt in 1948: In July 1948, police arrested three individuals in Bihar’s Lakhisarai with weapons and explosives, plotting to kill Nehru on his way to Delhi.
• Bomb threat in 1953: A plot to blow up the Bombay-Amritsar Express, which Nehru was traveling on, was foiled when two suspects were apprehended near Kalyan.
• 1955 knife attack: A rickshaw-puller attempted to stab Nehru with a six-inch knife but was pushed away before causing harm.
• Stone attack in 1956: In Mumbai, a crowd planned to attack Nehru with stones while he was delivering a speech; the plot was thwarted by police.
• 1961 railway sabotage: Another attempt was made to derail a train in 1961 as Nehru was traveling, but it was unsuccessful.
• Multiple assassination plots: Nehru faced continuous threats from various groups, indicating the unstable political climate of the time.