Birth Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad | 07 Dec 2024

Source: PIB 

The President of India, paid tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India on his birth anniversary (3rd December). 

• Birth and Early Life: Rajendra Prasad was born on 3rd December 1884, in Zeradei, Siwan, Bihar.  
  • He was influenced by Gandhi's views on caste and untouchability, and led a simple life. 
• Role in the Freedom Struggle: Prasad gave up his legal career to join the independence movement in 1920 and was imprisoned during the Salt Satyagraha in 1931 and the Quit India movement in 1942. 
  • Presided over the Bombay session of the Indian National Congress in 1934 and became Congress President after Subhash Chandra Bose's resignation in 1939. 
• Role in Constitutional Making: He was appointed President of the Constituent Assembly in 1946. 
  • Led committees on National Flag, Rules of Procedure, and Finance and Staff. 
• Literary Works: Satyagraha at Champaran (1922), India Divided (1946), Atmakatha (1946), and Bapu ke Kadmon Mein (1954). 
• Presidency and Legacy: Elected as India's first President in 1950, serving for over 12 years. Only President to be re-elected unanimously in 1952 and 1957.  Rajendra Prasad was awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 1962. 

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