Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963)
Term of Office: January 26, 1950 to May 13, 1962
Dr Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic and had played a crucial role in drafting the first Constitution of the country.
He served twice as the President of India (January 26, 1950-May 13, 1962). He is the only President of India who was elected twice to the post.
In 1962, he retired and returned to Patna where he stayed on the campus of Bihar Vidyapeeth. He was subsequently awarded the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, in 1962.