Dr Rajendra Prasad`s 133rd birth anniversary today: V-P M Venkaiah Naidu, PM Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath pay tribute to India`s first president

Born in 1884 in Bihar, Dr Rajendra Prasad was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and became the first president of India after its independence. He also headed the constituent assembly.

New Delhi: The 133rd birth anniversary of first President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad is being observed on Thursday. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, PM Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and several top leaders paid their tributes to India's first president today.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary, saying he was a selfless leader who played a key role in shaping the polity of the country.

"My humble tributes to the former president of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary today. He was a selfless & visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping the polity of India. He will always be remembered for his simplicity and compassion for others," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tributes to the first President of the country on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Dr Rajendra Prasad’s simple living and high ideals will forever inspire people.

In a tweet, PM Modi noted Prasad's unparalleled contribution to the freedom struggle and the making of the Constitution.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to India's first president. 

The UP CM also paid flora tribute to the great freedom fighter at a memorial built in state capital Lucknow. 

Born in 1884 in Bihar, Prasad was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and became the first president of India after its independence. He also headed the constituent assembly. 

He also has the distinction of being the only Indian President to have served more than one term. He was at the helm during 1950-62.