Abstract

THE MAKING OF A STATESMAN: RAJENDRA PRASAD AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONGRESS AND CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY

Dr. Jawaid Alam

Volume: 6 Issue: 1 2016

Abstract:

This paper attempts to examine the line of action undertaken by Rajendra Prasad as the president of Indian National Congress and of the constituent assembly which made him a statesman. This exercise would be done in the light of relevant primary and secondary sources.

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