Bihar
Death Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- 06 Mar 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Bihar Chief Minister honored Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his 62nd death anniversary by paying tribute to his personality and deeds.
Key Points
- About Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
- He was born on December 3, 1884 in Jiradei, Siwan district of Bihar.
- He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar.
- Dr. Prasad reacted strongly to the Rowlatt Act of 1918 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.
- Dr. Prasad called for non-cooperation in Bihar under Gandhiji's non-cooperation movement .
- He played an important role in the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar in the year 1930 , due to which he was also imprisoned.
- He officially joined the Indian National Congress during its annual session held in Calcutta in the year 1911 .
- In the year 1946, he joined Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 's interim government as the Minister of Food and Agriculture and gave the slogan "Grow more food".
- He was elected the first President of India on 26 January 1950. He served as President for over 12 years, making him the longest-serving President in the history of India.
- He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.
- He wrote several books, including "Satyagraha at Champaran," "India Divided" and his "Autobiography."
- He died on February 28, 1963.
