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List of Former (Ex) Presidents of India

The President of India is the ceremonial head of state and the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces. While the Prime Minister holds the executive power, the President holds the highest constitutional office in the country.

Since becoming a Republic in 1950, India has been guided by several highly distinguished scholars, scientists, and statesmen who have served as President.

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Who was the first President of India?

Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India.

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Key Facts

First President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

First Female President: Pratibha Patil.

First Scientist President: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Longest Serving: Dr. Rajendra Prasad (12 years).

Current President (as of 2022): Droupadi Murmu (First tribal woman president).

The First President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the very first President of independent India (taking office on Jan 26, 1950). He is also the only President in Indian history to serve two full consecutive terms, remaining in office for 12 years until 1962.

The Complete Chronological List

Here is the chronological list of India's former Presidents (excluding acting presidents):

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1950 - 1962)
  2. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1962 - 1967) - Teachers' Day is celebrated on his birthday.
  3. Dr. Zakir Husain (1967 - 1969) - First President to die in office.
  4. V. V. Giri (1969 - 1974)
  5. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1974 - 1977) - President during the 1975 Emergency.
  6. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (1977 - 1982) - Elected unopposed.
  7. Giani Zail Singh (1982 - 1987)
  8. R. Venkataraman (1987 - 1992)
  9. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (1992 - 1997)
  10. K. R. Narayanan (1997 - 2002) - First Dalit President.
  11. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2002 - 2007) - The 'Missile Man' and highly beloved People's President.
  12. Pratibha Patil (2007 - 2012) - The First Female President of India.
  13. Pranab Mukherjee (2012 - 2017)
  14. Ram Nath Kovind (2017 - 2022)

Questions and Answers

Who was the first President of India?+

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India.

Who was the first female ex-president of India?+

Pratibha Patil was the first woman to hold the office of the President of India (2007-2012).

Which President is known as the Missile Man of India?+

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, is famous worldwide as the Missile Man of India.

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