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DR. RAJENDRA PRASAlJ
(1884—1963)
Faithful disciple of Mahatma Gandhi; selfless and
devoted national leader. He possessed high legal
acumen and an unruffled temperament. President of
the Constituent Assembly. First President of the Indian
Republic, 1950—62. His unostentatious grace, utter
simplicity, charity of outlook, deep humility, broad
humanity, absolute sincerity and his fraternal care for
all sections of the people won for him the respect and
confidence of the entire country.
Painted by—H. S. Trivedi.
Donated by—Congress Parliamentary Party.
Unveiled by—Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, President of
India, on 5-5-1964.
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