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“On the eve of my laying down office, with the inauguration of the Republic, I should like to tender my greetings and best wishes to the men and women of India who will henceforth be a citizen of a republic. I feel deeply thankful for the affection showered on me by all sections of the people, which alone enabled me to hear the burden of an office to the duties and conventions of which I had been an utter stranger.”

Quote by C. Rajagopalachari

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C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajagopalachari

C. Rajagopalachari was an influential Indian lawyer, politician, and statesman. He served as the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency and later as the Governor-General of India. Known for his legal brilliance and political acumen, Rajagopalachari was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and the drafting of the Indian Constitution. His tenure as Governor-General was marked by his commitment to secularism and democratic values. more

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