Interesting Facts About List of presidents of India
Our country gained independence on 15th August 1947 after a massive struggle with the British. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of our country and Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first president of india. The Constitution adopted on 26th January 1950, making India a secular, sovereign, and democratic republic.
The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of members of parliament from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He is not only the Head of State but also the chief commander of the armed forces.
Complete list of Indian Presidents
Let’s take a view at the table below and find information about all president of india
| S.N. | Name | Tenure Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | 1950 to 1962 |
| 2 | S. Radhakrishnan | 1962 to 1967 |
| 3 | Dr. Zakir Hussain | 1967 to 1969 |
| 4 | Varahagiri Venkata Giri | 1969 to 1969 |
| Mohammad Hidayatullah | 1969 to 1969 | |
| Varahagiri Venkata Giri | 1969 to 1974 | |
| 5 | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | 1974 to 1977 |
| Basappa Danappa Jatti | 1977 to 1977 | |
| 6 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 1977 to 1982 |
| 7 | Giani Zail Singh | 1982 to 1987 |
| 8 | Ramaswamy Venkataraman | 1987 to 1992 |
| 9 | Shankar Dayal Sharma | 1992 to 1997 |
| 10 | Kocheril Raman Narayanan | 1997 to 2002 |
| 11 | A.P.J Abdul Kalam | 2002 to 2007 |
| 12 | Pratibha Patil | 2007 to 2012 |
| 13 | Pranab Mukherjee | 2012 to 2017 |
| 14 | Ram Nath Kovind | 25 July 2017--Incumbent |
Brief Introduction About Our Honourable Presidents
Let’s now take you through a small journey about Rashtrapati of India, including their remarkable achievements.
1st president of India
Dr Rajendra Prasad
Place of Birth: Ziradei, Bihar
Dr Rajendra Prasad was 1st president of India and elected by the electoral college soon after the country gained independence. He was an ardent devotee of Mahatma Gandhi and an independent political thinker. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- He was a pioneer in promoting Hindi as a universal language for India although it was not the right move according to some experts
- The only president to be elected twice by the electoral college
2nd President of India
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Place of Birth: Thiruttani, Madras
Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President and 2nd president of the country. He was an Indian philosopher and an eminent educationist. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- 5th September observed as Teachers Day on his birthday
- Radhakrishnan represented India at UNESCO and was also ambassador to the Soviet Union
- He was bestowed with a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954
3rd President of India
Dr Zakir Hussain
Place of Birth – Hyderabad
Dr Zakir Hussain was the third incumbent to the post. He was an eminent jurist, thinker, and economist. He served as the Governor of Bihar and was the Vice President of India from 1962-1967. Some of his achievements are:
- The first Muslim President of India
- Also the first one to die in office
- The shortest tenure as President of India
4th President of India
Dr Vivi Giri
Place of Birth – Bramhapur
Dr Vivi Giri was a man of remarkable achievements. He was also an independent candidate for the post. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- He was the first High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
- Elected to the Lok Sabha in 1951 from Pathapatnam Lok Sabha Constituency in Madras
- The Indian government awarded him the Bharat Ratna
5th President of India
Dr.Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Place of Birth – Old Delhi
Dr Ahmad was an Indian lawyer and politician. He was also the 2nd president and first Muslim president of India who died without completing his tenure. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- During his tenure emergency was declared in India
- He issued the emergency by signing a petition after a sitting with Indira Gandhi at midnight
- He was elected on a Congress ticket to Assam assembly
6th President of India
Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Place of Birth –Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was an impartial politician who becomes president unopposed by any party. Some of these remarkable achievements are:
- He was the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and served as speaker of Lok Sabha
- He was also the youngest president of India at 64
7th President of India
GianiZail Singh
Place of Birth – Sandhwan, Punjab
He was an Indira Gandhi loyalist, and his tenure saw the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the election of Rajiv Gandhi. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- His tenure is marked by anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of Indira Gandhi
- He was the chief minister of Punjab in 1972
- He started Sikh prayer during festivals and named a highway after Guru Govind Singh
8th President of India
R Venkataraman
Place of Birth – Rajamadam, Madras
He was an independent activist and politician and was the 8th president of our country. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- Participated in the Quit India Movement
- A freedom fighter and later joined the Congress party
- Also elected as the Vice President
9th President of India
Shankar Dayal Sharma
Place of Birth – Bhopal
He was an Indian politician, lawyer, and activist. known for his honesty and straight forward nature. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- Also elected as the chief minister of Bhopal and cabinet minister
- A freedom fighter who later joined INC
- He was the vice president of India
10th President of India
Shri KR Narayanan
Place of Birth – Uzhavoor, Kerala
Shri Narayan was a scholar and an eminent political scientist who was a student of Harold Laski. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- Judged the best diplomat by Nehru and was ambassador to many countries
- He was 1st Dalit president of India from the Dalit community and the only one until Ram Nath Kovind
11th President of India
A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Place of Birth – Rameswaram, madras
Dr Kalam was an aerospace scientist and an independent thinker. He had successfully conducted the Pokhran nuclear test in 1998. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- Known as the missile man of India
- He received the Bharat Ratna award and was an inspiration for millions
- He worked as a senior administrated at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
12th President of India
Smt. Pratibha Patil
Place of Birth – Nadgaon, Maharashtra
Pratibha Patil was the first woman president of our country. She was a congress MP several times and governor of Rajasthan. Some of her remarkable achievements are:
- At the age of 27, she was elected to the legislative assembly of Maharashtra
- She was also the governor of Rajasthan
13th President of India
Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Place of Birth – Birbhum, West Bengal
Pranab Mukherjee, fondly called Pranab babu, is an INC politician and eminent historian. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- He was a member of the Congress Working Committee for 23 years
- Awarded Bharat Ratna by Narendra Modi prime minister of India in 2019
14th and current Rashtrapati of India
Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Place of Birth – Paraukh, Kanpur
He was nominated by NDA and is the incumbent to the office. He is a Dalit Indian president and a lawyer by profession. Some of his remarkable achievements are:
- He is the board member of IIM Calcutta and Dr B.R. Ambedkar University
- He was the governor of Bihar and member of Rajya Sabha
Conclusion
President of India is a coveted post and an essential aspect of Indian democracy. Sometimes, it has marred by controversy and political sycophancy. All presidents must uphold the constitution and preserve the unity of our country.
FAQ
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1.How is the President of India elected?
He is elected by majority votes of both the houses of Parliament. It is also known as the electoral college.
2.What is the difference between the President of the USA and Indian President?
President of India is the titular head of the state, but the president of the USA is the real executive head of the country.
3.What is the legal age to become President?
35 is considered the legal age to become President of India. The current present president of India is Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
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