India celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr Rajendra Prasad on December 3, honouring the life and legacy of the nation’s first President. A leader known for his humility, intellect, and unshakeable dedication to India’s freedom struggle, Dr Prasad’s contributions to the country extend far beyond his presidency. EARLY LIFE AND ACADEMIC BRILLIANCE Born in Ziradei village in present-day Bihar in …
New Delhi: At 8-31 a.m. today Dr Rajendra Prasad assumed office as President of the Indian Union for a second term since India became a Republic. HT This Day: May 14, 1957 -- Second term as President Dr Rajendra Prasad sworn in The Central Hall of Parliament House, where the swearing-in ceremony took place, resounded with ovation from all sides. …
Published : Feb 01, 2023 17:05 IST The Constituent Assembly of India did not ever discuss the constitutional status of Delhi as an independent and separate agenda-item. Apart from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, several other stalwarts including Sardar Patel, C. Rajagopalachari, Dr Ambedkar and Dr Rajendra Prasad were convinced thatthe recommendations were inappropriate since Delhi was the country’s capital. Therefore …
DR RAJENDRA PRASAD BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of Independent India, was born on December 3, 1884. On his 138th anniversary today, here are a few lesser-known facts about the First President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad’s father hired a Maulavi to teach him Persian. Dr Rajendra Prasad was conferred with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, …
The first president of India, Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bengal Presidency. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a lawyer, teacher, writer, and India's freedom fighter. While studying law, Dr. Rajendra Prasad also taught at a college in Kolkata. President Kovind paid floral tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary …