Bihar

• 06 Mar 2025

Death Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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.