In 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of India, after independencefrom the British Empire, which became the Republic of India upon passage of the IndianConstitution on Jan. 26, 1950. The Congress Party ruled India throughout nearly theentire post-independence period until the late 1990s, during which time Nehru's legacyinfluenced policies even after his death in 1964. In the three decades followingindependence, India clashed with China and Pakistan on more than one occasion overborder disputes and Kashmir.
Pre1947- Society and Culture - People lived with fear of English rulers that imposed crazy taxes on agriculture, most jobs were for the English monarchy. Music and dance were mostly folk. Radio was the means of mass communication. Culturally, people where honest and fearless in their talk. Modern courtship and sexuality was considered taboo.
After 1947 - Democracy - People made the Government and