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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.
Rajendra Prasad (born December 3, 1884, Zeradei, India—died February 28, 1963, Patna) was an Indian politician, lawyer, and journalist who was the first president of the Republic of India (1950–62).
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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.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad's legacy as a freedom fighter, statesman, and India's first President continues to inspire. His humility, dedication, and profound commitment to the principles of democracy remain the touchstone of public service in India.
May 21, 2018 · Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) was a prominent leader of India's independence movement and the first president of the republic. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, a scholar, a lawyer, and a humanist.