Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first president of independent India. His life has been truly inspiring for all Indians. A lawyer by training and an active Indian political leader, Prasad’s interest in Indian politics began as early as in 1911, when he the Indian National Congress. Despite having a contention for the Gandhian principles in the beginning, he later imbibed the true spirit of Gandhi by adopting him as his mentor, practicing self-discipline and working relentlessly in the non-cooperation movement. He toured many parts of the country, spreading the ideals and beliefs of Mahatma Gnadhi. Blessed with remarkable organisational capacity and leadership qualities, he thrice headed the Indian National Congress. When India finally gained independence from the British rule, he took over as a cabinet minister, slowly making his way to the chair of the President of the Constituent Assembly and later taking up the office of India’s President for two terms. Other than his political activities, he made several literary contributions as well. His most significant works are ‘India Divided’, ‘Satyagraha at Champaran’, ‘Atmakatha’ and ‘Since Independence’.