Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India: Biography
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a freedom fighter, lawyer and the first President of India. He is one of the most important personalities from Bihar for competitive exams.
Quick facts
- Born: 3 December 1884, Ziradei, Siwan district, Bihar.
- Died: 28 February 1963, Patna.
- Post: first President of India (1950–1962).
- Award: Bharat Ratna, 1962.
Early life and career
Prasad was a brilliant student and became a successful lawyer in Calcutta and Patna. He later gave up his practice to join the freedom movement.
Role in the freedom movement
- Associate of Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917).
- Participated in the Non-Cooperation and Quit India movements.
- Served as President of the Indian National Congress.
Constituent Assembly and Presidency
He was elected President of the Constituent Assembly, which framed the Constitution of India. He became the first President of India in 1950 and served two terms.
Works
India Divided, Satyagraha at Champaran and his autobiography Atmakatha.
Related: Indian national movement dates.
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