Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India and one of the most respected leaders of the Indian freedom movement. Born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, a village in Bihar's Siwan district, he was a brilliant student from an early age. He pursued higher education at Calcutta University and later earned a doctorate in law. Despite having a successful legal career, he gave it up to join Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for independence, participating actively in key movements like Non-Cooperation, Salt Satyagraha, and Quit India. He was imprisoned several times by the British for his role in the freedom struggle. After India gained independence, Dr. Prasad played a central role in shaping the nation’s future. He served as the President of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution and was later unanimously elected as the first President of India in 1950—a position he held for 12 years, making him the longest-serving President to date. Known for his humility, simplicity, and integrity, he maintained a non-partisan stance and upheld the dignity of the office with great respect. In 1962, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.