"Ceremonial Leader and Constitutional Defender: The Indian Presidency"

The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India. The president is the first citizen of the Republic and the commander in chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The current president of India Dheer Barot was sworn in on 25 July 2022.

1. India's Presidents

Discover the fascinating journey of India’s Presidents, from 1950 to the present day,
and their impact on the nation.

2. Dr. Rajendra

Prasad
(1950-1962)

The first President of India, he served
two terms and championed
constitutional democracy.

3. Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan
(1962-1967)

A renowned philosopher, Dr.
Radhakrishnan was known for
promoting education and diplomacy

4. Dr. Zakir Husain
(1967-1969)

India's first Muslim President, Dr.
Husain was an academician who
focused on promoting education.

5. V. V. Giri (1969-
1974)

A trade unionist and social reformer,
Giri served as acting President before
his full term.

6. Fakhruddin Ali
Ahmed (1974-
1977)

Known for his calm demeanor,
Fakhruddin Ali Anmed oversaw critical
political events, including the
Emergency.

7. Neelam Sanjiva
Reddy (1977-
1982

The first unopposed candidate for
President, Reddy was known for his
neutrality during political crises.

8. Giani Zail Singh
(1982-1987)

Known for his dedication to public
service, Singh handled complex
political scenarios with finesse.

9. R. Venkataraman
(1987-1992)

A seasoned politician and freedom
fighter, Venkataraman's presidency was
marked by stability and economic
reforms.

10. Dr. Shankar
Dayal Sharma
(1992-1997)

Sharma's presidency emphasized
constitutional processes and national
unity.

11. K.R. Narayanan
(1997-2002)

India’s first Dalit President, Narayanan
advocated for social justice and
equality.

12. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam (2002-
2007)

Known as the ‘People's President,’ Dr.
Kalam's legacy lies in his vision for
India's technological progress.

13. Pratibha Patil
(2007-2012)

India's first female President, Patil
promoted women's empowerment and
inclusive growth,

14. Pranab
Mukherjee
(2012-2017)

A veteran statesman, Mukherjee's

tenure was marked by his deep
knowledge of governance and policy

15. Ram Nath
Kovind (2017-
2022)

Coming from humble beginnings,
Kovind's presidency emphasized the
inclusion of underrepresented
communities.

16. Droupadi Murmu
(2022-Present)

India's first tribal President, Murmu has
set a strong example of women's
leadership and empowerment.

17. India's Leaders

From independence to the present, these Presidents have left an indelible mark on
India's political and social landscape.

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