Rajendra Prasad birth anniversary: Recalling top quotes that shaped India

On Rajendra Prasad Jayanti 2025, the nation recalls the vision and values of India's first President. His words and service continue to shape India's moral and democratic foundation

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On December 3, India commemorates the birth anniversary of Rajendra Prasad, a leader whose humility, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to democracy influenced the Republic's early years.

 

Every year, Rajendra Prasad Jayanti is observed to honour a leader who played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle, guided the framing of the Constitution and became a symbol of integrity in public life. His contributions during the formative years of the Republic laid the foundation for a strong constitutional democracy.

Modi on Rajendra Prasad Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad on his 141st birth anniversary, recognising his involvement in the liberation movement and the Constituent Assembly. 

 

PM Modi took to X and hailed Dr Prasad for his simplicity and courage, stating, "service and vision continue to inspire generations."

 

"Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary. From being an active participant in India's freedom struggle, presiding over the Constituent Assembly to becoming our first President, he served our nation with unmatched dignity, dedication and clarity of purpose. His long years in public life were marked by simplicity, courage and devotion to national unity. His exemplary service and vision continue to inspire generations," the Prime Minister added.   

Top inspirational quotes by Dr. Rajendra Prasad

    • “In attaining our ideals, our means should be as pure as the end.”

    • “There is no resting place for a nation or a people on their onward march.”

    • “We must remember all those people who sacrificed their lives for freedom.”

    • “Knowledge is essential for the functioning of democracy, and ignorance is its greatest enemy.”

    • “It is the duty of every citizen to act with a sense of responsibility toward the nation.”

    • “A Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document; it is a vehicle of life.”

    • “For the first time in our long and tumultuous history, we found the whole territory united under a single Constitution.”

    • “If people are to develop, there must be peace, and if there is to be peace, we must begin with ourselves.”

    • “With weapons of mass devastation at man’s disposal, humanity is in grave danger of extinction.”

    • “The strength of our nation lies in the unity of its people.”