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Rajvanshi Devi (17 July 1886 – 9 September 1962) was an Indian freedom fighter who served as the 1st First Lady of India as the spouse of Rajendra Prasad, President of India. Personal life. She was born on 17 July 1886. Her father was mukhtiyar in Arrah and her brother was lawyer in Ballia. She was a true-to-tradition Hindu lady.
Rajvanshi Devi, the wife of India's first president, was the country's first lady from 1950 until 1962. Devi kept a very low profile during this era and did not attend public events with President Rajendra Prasad.
Jul 26, 2017 · Rajvanshi Devi, the wife of India’s first President, Rajendra Prasad, was not a public figure and did not attend public functions along with him. One struggles to find archival photographs of her; there aren’t many.
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Sep 14, 2017 · Rajvanshi Devi, wife of India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad (from 1950 until 1962) kept a very low profile and even stayed away from public events. Sources said Saraswati Bai, wife of India’s 4th President VV Giri was the first one to take a more public role as the First Lady.
Oct 9, 2020 · PATNA: Any mention of women in Bihar politics and governance will throw up obvious names such as former CM Rabri Devi and ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Meira K.
The Governor praised the effort of the author and the foundation in bringing it to records. She said that the first lady of independent India Rajvanshi Devi was a religious, pious and patriotic lady. She always supported Dr.Rajendra Prasad in freedom movements.
Jan 26, 2024 · Rajvanshi Devi accompanied her husband, the first President of India, to the swearing-in ceremony at the President House and the Republic Day parade at Irwin Stadium in 1950. She was among the prominent guests who witnessed the historic occasion and the jubilation of the people.
