Let’s start short notes on Prasad ji
Introduction:-
Prasad was born on 3 December 1884 in a Chitragupta vanshi Kayastha family in Ziradei, Bihar. His father Mahadev Sahai was a scholar of both Sanskrit and Persian languages. His mother Kamleshwari Devi was a devout woman.
Born:- 3 December 1884
Died:- 28 February 1963
Spouse:- Rajvanshi Devi
Political Party:- Indian National Congress
Occupation:- Politician, lawyer, journalist, scholar
Awards:- Bharat Ratna (1962)
Education:-
After the completion of traditional elementary education, he was sent to the Chhapra District School. He secured first in the entrance examination to the University of Calcutta and was awarded Rs. 30 per month as a scholarship. He passed the F.A. Under the University of Calcutta.
Works:-
As a teacher-
After completing his M.A in economics, he became a professor of English and went on to become the principal. In 1909, while pursuing his law studies in Kolkata he also worked as professor of Economics of Calcutta City College.
As a lawyer-
He completed his Doctorate in Law from Allahabad University. In 1916, he joined the High Court of Bihar and Odisha. In 1917, he was appointed as one of the first members of the Senate and of the Patna University.
Role in freedom movement:-
Prasad has a major role in the Independence Movement. Prasad joined the Indian National Congress in the year 1911. He took an active role in helping people affected by the 1914 floods that struck Bihar and Bengal. When t an earthquake affected Bihar on 15 January 1934, Prasad was in jail. He was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress during the Bombay session in October 1934. He again became the President. When Subhash Chandra Bose resigned in 1939. He was elected as the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946. On 17 November 1947 he become Congress President for a third time.
As a President-
Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India of from 1952 to 1962. The Mughal Gardens at the Rastrapati Bhavan were open to public for about a month for the first time during his tenure, and since then it has been a big attraction for people in Delhi and many other parts of the country. Following the tussle over the enactment of the Hindus Code Bill, he took a more active role in state affairs. He was subsequently honoured with Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian award.
State Honours:-
He was subsequently honoured with Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian award.
Death:-
He died on 28 February 1963, aged 78. Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalya in Patna is dedicated to him.
Conclusion:-
Prasad was an Indian politician lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first President of India from 1952 to 1962. He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement. Prasad served as first Minister of food and Agriculture in the central government from 1947 to 1948.
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