Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1905–1977)
President paid tributes to former President, Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on his birth anniversary.
- He was a distinguished lawyer, politician, and the 5th President of India (From 1974 till his death in 1977).
Key Contributions
- Indian Freedom Struggle: Joined the Indian National Congress, loyal follower of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in Individual Satyagraha and Quit India Movement for which he was arrested in 1942.
- Post-Independence: Elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1952 and to Lok Sabha in 1967.
- Held Portfolios like Food and Agriculture, Cooperation, Education, Industrial Development, and Company Laws.
- As President: Notable for his decision to proclaim Emergency by the advice of the then Prime Minister in 1975.
- Key Values: Patriotism, Leadership, Dedication, Constitutionalism, etc.