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  1. 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.

  2. 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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  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India. His contribution to the nation runs much deeper. He was one of the prominent leaders of the Indian Nationalist Movement alongside Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

  4. May 21, 2018 · President of the Indian National Congress in 1934, 1939, and 1947, Prasad chaired India's Constituent Assembly and was chosen as first president of the republic when the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.

  5. 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.

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  7. Apr 8, 2024 · Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950, until May 13, 1962. Dr. Prasad was a key figure in the I ndian freedom struggle and a stalwart of Indian politics, renowned for his humility, wisdom, and dedication to the nation.

  8. Dec 3, 2022 · NEW DELHI: India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3 in the year 1884. He was an independence activist, lawyer, scholar and was a part of the Indian National Congress.