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Detailed explanation-1: -When India became a republic in 1950, Prasad was elected as its first president by the Constituent Assembly . As president, Prasad established a tradition for non-partisanship and independence for the office-bearer and retired from Congress party politics.

Detailed explanation-2: -India celebrated its first republic day with great enthusiasm and grandeur whose preparations began weeks ago. Dr Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as India’s first president on that day. Delhi witnessed great processions by jubilant citizens, beating drums and blowing conch shells, and singing patriotic songs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two and a half years after independence, on January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and he was elected the nation’s first President. Dr. Prasad transformed the imperial splendor of Rashtrapati Bhavan into an elegant “Indian” home.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sukarno and the newly elected President of India Rajendra Prasad took a small ceremonial road trip together from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Irwin Amphitheatre – where 15, 000 Indians had already assembled to watch the parade. Roads were lined with crowds holding flags and people cheered from treetops and roofs.