{"id":941,"date":"2024-01-24T17:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/?p=941"},"modified":"2024-01-26T02:01:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T02:01:14","slug":"dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Rajendra Prasad Biography, Age, Spouse, Family, Native, Political party, Wiki, and other details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dr. Rajendra Prasad, &#8220;Rajendra Babu&#8221; as he was affectionately called, stood tall as the first President of independent India. Born in a village in Bihar in 1884, he rose from humble beginnings to become a champion of freedom, a close confidante of Mahatma Gandhi, and a key architect of the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He dedicated his life to public service, leading the Indian National Congress through pivotal moments like the Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Movement. After India&#8217;s hard-won independence in 1947, Dr. Prasad became the nation&#8217;s first President, guiding its nascent democracy with wisdom, grace, and unwavering commitment to unity and social justice. His simple lifestyle, Gandhian ideals, and tireless efforts to build a strong and inclusive India left an enduring legacy for future generations.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#Early_Life_and_Education\" title=\"Early Life and Education:\">Early Life and Education:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#Political_Journey\" title=\"Political Journey:\">Political Journey:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#Post-Independence_and_Presidency\" title=\"Post-Independence and Presidency:\">Post-Independence and Presidency:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#Personal_Life\" title=\"Personal Life:\">Personal Life:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#Legacy\" title=\"Legacy:\">Legacy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/politics\/dr-rajendra-prasad-biography-age-spouse-family-native-political-party-wiki-and-other-details\/#_Important_links\" title=\"\u00a0Important links\">\u00a0Important links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Rajendra_Prasad_Biography\"><\/span><strong>Dr Rajendra Prasad Biography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Full name<\/td><td>Dr Rajendra Prasad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of birth<\/td><td>December 3, 1884<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Died<\/td><td>28 February 1963&nbsp;(aged&nbsp;78)<br>Patna,&nbsp;Bihar,&nbsp;India<strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Native<\/td><td>Ziradei,&nbsp;Bengal Presidency,&nbsp;British Raj<br>(present-day Siwan&nbsp;Bihar,&nbsp;India)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father name<\/td><td>Mahadev Sahai Srivastava<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Married<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spouse<\/td><td>Rajvanshi Devi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children<\/td><td>Mrityunjay Prasad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alma mater<\/td><td>University of Calcutta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationality<\/td><td>Indian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Political party<\/td><td>Indian National Congress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awards<\/td><td>Bharat Ratna&nbsp;(1962)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_and_Education\"><\/span><strong>Early Life and Education:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Born\u00a0December 3, 1884, in Ziradei village, Bihar, in a Kayastha family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His father, Mahadev Sahai Srivastava, was a scholar of Sanskrit and Persian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received traditional education followed by studying at Chapra District School and T.K. Ghosh&#8217;s Academy in Patna.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned a law degree from Calcutta University in 1915.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Journey\"><\/span><strong>Political Journey:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joined the Indian National Congress in 1916 and participated actively in the freedom movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Became close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and supported his non-violent civil disobedience campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imprisoned several times for his involvement in the struggle, including the Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elected President of the Indian National Congress twice, in 1934 and 1946.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Independence_and_Presidency\"><\/span><strong>Post-Independence and Presidency:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elected as the first President of India in 1950 and served two terms till 1962.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoted national unity, democracy, and social reforms during his presidency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocated for panchayati raj (village self-governance) and championed the development of India&#8217;s educational system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span><strong>Personal Life:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married\u00a0Rajavanshi Devi\u00a0at a young age in 1896.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The couple led a simple and austere life, dedicated to public service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No children of their own but adopted a daughter, Vijayalakshmi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy\"><\/span><strong>Legacy:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Rajendra Prasad is remembered as a\u00a0symbol of India&#8217;s freedom struggle and early democracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His dedication to public service, commitment to social justice, and efforts to build a strong and united India continue to inspire generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Important_links\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Important links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>wikipedia<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rajendra_Prasad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Rajendra Prasad, &#8220;Rajendra Babu&#8221; as he was affectionately called, stood tall as the first President of independent India. 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