Death Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad | Bihar | 06 Mar 2025

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Bihar Chief Minister honored Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his 62nd death anniversary by paying tribute to his personality and deeds. 

 

Key Points  

• About Dr. Rajendra Prasad:  
  • He was born on December 3, 1884 in Jiradei, Siwan district of Bihar. 
  • He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar. 
  • Dr. Prasad reacted strongly to the Rowlatt Act of 1918 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. 
    • Dr. Prasad called for non-cooperation in Bihar under Gandhiji's non-cooperation movement . 
  • He played an important role in the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar in the year 1930 , due to which he was also imprisoned. 
  • He officially joined the Indian National Congress during its annual session held in Calcutta in the year 1911 . 
    • In the year 1946, he joined Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 's interim government as the Minister of Food and Agriculture and gave the slogan "Grow more food". 
  • He was elected the first President of India on 26 January 1950. He served as President for over 12 years, making him the longest-serving President in the history of India. 
  • He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.  
  • He wrote several books, including "Satyagraha at Champaran," "India Divided" and his "Autobiography." 
  • He died on February 28, 1963.