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Rajendra Prasad (born Rajendra Prasad Srivastava; 3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician, lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first president of India from 1950 to 1962.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India. His contribution to the nation runs much deeper. He was one of the prominent leaders of the Indian Nationalist Movement alongside Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Pranab Mukherjee (born December 11, 1935, Mirati, India—died August 31, 2020, Delhi) was an Indian politician and government official who served as president of India from 2012 to 2017. He succeeded Pratibha Patil, India’s first woman president. *Awarded posthumously.
Jul 31, 2023 · Detailed biography of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. Learn about his early life, contribution to Indian freedom struggle, tenure as President, writings and more. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950, until May 13, 1962. Born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar, Prasad was a key figure in the Indian freedom struggle and a stalwart of Indian politics, renowned for his humility, wisdom, and dedication to the nation.
Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly and played a crucial role in overseeing the drafting of the Indian Constitution. He was known for his leadership and consensus-building skills during this process.
Apr 8, 2024 · Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950, until May 13, 1962. Dr. Prasad was a key figure in the Indian freedom struggle and a stalwart of Indian politics, renowned for his humility, wisdom, and dedication to the nation.
May 21, 2018 · President of the Indian National Congress in 1934, 1939, and 1947, Prasad chaired India's Constituent Assembly and was chosen as first president of the republic when the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
Jul 5, 2012 · Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having drafted its first constitution and serving as the first president of independent India. Prasad is the only president in India to have been elected twice for the post.
For 12 years, formative and crucial to modern India’s development, Dr Rajendra Prasad served the nation with distinction. Bidding him farewell at Ramlila Grounds, Prime Minister Jawaharlal...
