PM pays tribute to Rajendra Prasad on birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, Dec 3 paid tributes to India's first President, Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary.

"Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. We remember his exemplary service to our nationa," Modi tweeted.

Born on December 3, 1884, Prasad was elected the first president of the country on January 26, 1950, and he continued serving in the post till May 14, 1962.

Here are some tweets:

Happy Bday to Dr. Rajendra Prasad. https://t.co/WLMix6ggVR

— Blanks Constant (@PrashnaChinha) December 3, 2015

RT narendramodi: Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. We remember his exemplary service to ou… pic.twitter.com/XFcjbmvWgE

— Fakeriwal (@DFakeriwal) December 3, 2015

Dr Rajendra Prasad was phenomenal leader and a pure hearted person. Tribute to this great soul on his 131st Birth Anniversary #Respect

— Ashok Bishnoi IRS (@ashoknokhda) December 3, 2015

IANS