U Nu 1st Prime Minister of Burma and Burmese Founding Father

Nu, commonly known as U Nu and also by the honorific name Thakin Nu, was a prominent Burmese statesman and the first Prime Minister of Union of Burma. He was educated at Rangoon University, where he developed his political ideas and became actively involved in the student movement. Nu’s involvement in the nationalist movement deepened during his university years, and he quickly emerged as a leading figure advocating for Burma’s independence from British colonial rule.
He played a crucial role in the Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League, the primary political organization leading the fight for independence. Following Burma’s independence in 1948, Nu became the country’s first Prime Minister under the provisions of the 1947 Constitution of the Union of Burma. His tenure was marked by efforts to rebuild the war-torn nation, establish democratic governance, and navigate the complexities of ethnic and political divisions within Burma. Nu’s administration faced numerous challenges, including economic difficulties, internal insurgencies, and the task of unifying a diverse population.

ARRIVAL OF THE BURMESE PREMIER U NU

20 Jun 1955) After flying from Jugoslavia, Premier U Nu of Burma arrived at London Airport on an official visit as part of his World Tour.

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