The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to C. Rajagopalachari on his 143rd birth anniversary, saying he is remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, administrative and intellectual prowess. Popularly known as Mootharignar Rajaji, he was an Indian statesman, writer, lawyer, and independence activist. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, as India soon became a Republic in 1950.
Noting that Sardar Patel was an ardent well-wisher of Rajaji, as he was fondly known, Mr. Modi posted a letter the country’s first Home Minister had written to him when he took over as the Governor General of India.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to Shri C. Rajagopalachari on his Jayanti. He is remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, administrative and intellectual prowess.
Sharing a glimpse of Rajaji taking oath as Governor General and the notification of him being awarded the Bharat Ratna. Rajaji was a widely admired statesman. One of his most ardent well-wishers was Sardar Patel. Here is a part of a letter Sardar Patel penned to Rajaji when he took over as Governor General of India.
