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Posted 11 Dec 2024

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C. Rajagopalachari is remembered on his birth anniversary. 

About C. Rajagopalachari (1878-1972)

  • Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly referred to as Rajaji was born on 10th December in Thorapalli, Tamil Nadu
  • He was a patriot, social reformer, renowned lawyer & abled administrator etc.

Key Contribution 

  • Independence Movement: Participated in agitations against Rowlett Act, Non-Cooperation movement, Vaikom Satyagraha, & Civil Disobedience Movement.
  • Constitution Making: Rajaji as a member of Constituent Assembly from Madras contributed to constitution making.
  • Later Contribution: Served as the last Governor-General of India till 1950, formed Swatantra Party etc. 

Values 

  • Patriotism, Leadership, Integrity etc. 
  • Tags :
  • Shri C. Rajagopalachari
  • Governor-General of India
  • Swatantra Party
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