Dr Rajendra Prasad, India’s first president, was celebrated on Saturday as a legendary leader epitomizing courage and scholarly zeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Remembering Dr Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary. A legendary leader, he epitomized courage and scholarly zeal. He was deeply rooted in Indian culture and had a vision for India’s future,” said Modi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bharat Ratna Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India and member of the Constituent Assembly, deserves a tribute on his birth anniversary. A great example of simplicity, service and sacrificial life, Khattar tweeted, he kept Indian values and traditions paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As India’s first president from 1950 to 1962, Rajendra Prasad was born in 1884 in Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Independence Movement, he joined the Indian National Congress as a politician and lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, All India Radio will broadcast the Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 9.30 pm onwards, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will deliver the address. Doordarshan will broadcast the lecture at 10.30 pm on the same day as every year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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