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3 Dec, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Remembering freedom fighter, lawyer, scholar and the first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) on his 137th birth anniversary today.Our tribute to him.
The first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad took an oath as President. Birth of the Indian Republic and the installation of its first President were announced by a salute of 31 guns at 10.30 am 26-1-1950 at Delhi.
First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad signing the Constitution of India. As per protocol, he was the last person to sign the Constitution.
70 years old photo of 1st Republic Day parade held in Delhi on 26-1-1951. First president Dr. Rajendra Prasad is seen taking the salute.

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