C. Rajagopalachari

Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari was an Indian lawyer who actively participated in the struggle for freedom with the passionate feelings of patriotism. He was the distinguished   statesman and the eminent administrator who headed the Indian National Congress and also served as Governor-General of India.












He also served different ministry in the post independence period like Ministry for Home Affairs of the Indian Union and Chief Minister of Madras state. Apart from being a social reformer, he was also a profound author and gifted the readers with the translated versions of great epics in Tamil and English.

C. Rajagopalachari was the first recipient of India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, was also popularly called as Rajaji or C.R.

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