December 3rd 2025.
On this day, December 3rd, in the bustling city of New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's first President, on his 141st birth anniversary. With great admiration, Prime Minister Modi highlighted Dr. Prasad's significant role in India's freedom struggle and his contributions as the President of the Constituent Assembly.
In a heartfelt post, Prime Minister Modi praised Dr. Prasad for his humility and bravery, stating that his service and vision continue to inspire future generations. "Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary. From being an active participant in India's freedom struggle, presiding over the Constituent Assembly to becoming our first President, he served our nation with unmatched dignity, dedication, and clarity of purpose. His long years in public life were marked by simplicity, courage, and devotion to national unity. His exemplary service and vision continue to inspire generations," the Prime Minister expressed.
Born on December 3rd, 1884 in the district of Siwan in Bihar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India on January 24th, 1950, by the Constituent Assembly, in accordance with the Constitution. Before his presidency, he was also a member of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Prasad was a renowned lawyer and held a Doctorate in Law. Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle, he gave up his successful law practice in 1921 and joined the movement. He was an active participant in Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha.
After India gained independence, Dr. Prasad served as the President for 12 years before retiring in 1962. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna. He spent his final days at the Sadaqat Ashram in Patna, where he passed away on February 28th, 1963.
Apart from his autobiography, 'Atmakatha,' accounts of Dr. Prasad's life can also be found in 'Satyagraha at Champaran,' 'India Divided,' 'Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences,' and 'Bapu ke Kadmon Mein,' as stated by the government of Bihar. His legacy continues to live on, inspiring future generations to serve their nation with humility, courage, and devotion to national unity.
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