#Onthisday in 1884, the First President of India was born in Jerdei Village, Bihar, and served in office from 1950 to 1962.

He was a strong supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned for his involvement in the Salt Satyagraha in 1930 and the Quit India Movement in 1942.

#IndiaPost issued #postage #stamps and #coins to commemorate his service to the nation.

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