Rajendra Prasad
Indian politician
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About Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad showed glimpses of a politician during his time in the university. As a student, he helped in the creation of the group known as Bihari Students Conference. However, he began working as a teacher after obtaining his Master’s certificate.
Political career
It is believed that Prasad began his political career in 1911 when he formally joined the Indian National Congress. It was within this period that he met Mahatma Gandhi, who he described as a role model. As a disciple of Gandhi, he was imprisoned in 1931 and 1942 before being named the Minister for Food and Agriculture after the 1946 elections.
The following year, he served on the Constituent Assembly of India as its president, and was instrumental in the preparation of the country’s constitution. He became the country’s first President in 1950 and served in that position till 1962.
Parents
- Mahadev Sahai Srivastava
- Kamleshwari Devi
Siblings
- Mahendra Prasad
Spouse(s)
- Rajavanshi Devi Prasad (married until her death in 1962)
Education
He studied at the University of Calcutta. He later attended Ripon College, Calcutta.
Honors
He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna award in 1962.
Trivia
Before becoming a full-time politician, he worked as a lawyer.
He authored many books with some titled “Satyagraha at Champaran” and “Bapu Ke Kadmon Mein”.
He was the subject of the 1980 documentary titled “Babu Rajendra Prasad” which was directed by Manjul Prabhat.
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F.A.Q. about Rajendra Prasad
When is his birthday?
Rajendra Prasad's birthday is on December 3, 1884.
In how many days is his birthday?
Rajendra's birthday is in 222 days
How old was Rajendra when he died?
He was 78 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 28, 1963.
How old would he be today?
Rajendra Prasad would be 139 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Rajendra from?
He was born in Jiradei, SiwanBihar, British India.