Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884. He gave up a career in Law to fight for nation's freedom and went on to become India's first President.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad death anniversary: Lesser-known facts about the first President of Independent India
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a renowned politician who contributed actively in the Indian Nationalist Movement. He breathed his last on February 28, 1963. On his 58th death anniversary, here are some lesser-known facts about the prominent leader.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884. He gave up a career in Law to fight for nation s freedom and went on to become India s first President. He contributed actively in the Indian Nationalist Movement alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawahar Lal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The prominent leader drafted the first constitution after Indian attained Independence and lead the Constituent Assembly of the new and free India. Dr. Prasad was one of the chief architects in shaping the Republic of India. He served as the President of India for 12 years. The freedom fighter breathed his last on February 28, 1963.