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Who was the first President of the Swarajya Party?

A.
Motilal Nehru
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Rajendra Prasad
D.
Rajagopalachari

Solution:

The correct answer is C. R. Das. Swarajya Party was formed on 1 January 1923 by C R Das and Motilal Nehru. This party was named as Congress-Khilafat Swarajaya Party in 1923. The formation of the Swaraj Party came after various significant events like the withdrawal of the non-cooperation movement, the government of India act 1919, and the 1923 elections. The party‚¬„¢s program was to obstruct the government. They wanted to create deadlocks on every measure. They boycotted all official functions and receptions held by the government. They voiced their grievances and aspirations in the Legislative Assembly. The death of C. R. Das in 1925 deprived the Swarajists of their ablest leader and their position was weakened. In 1926, the Swarajists withdrew from the council proclaiming the death of dyarchy. Additional InformationMotilal NehruMotilal Nehru was one of the most prominent leaders of India's independence movement. When Indians were being bullied by the British as people who were unable to govern themselves, Motilal Nehru took up the challenge and prepared a draft, famously known as "Nehru Report ". The salient features of the report range from the introduction of fundamental rights, to universal adult franchise, federal structure of government, and equal status to women in civic and political affairs, etc. When Gandhi canceled the movement because of the Chauri Chaura incident, he parted ways with the INC and formed the Swarajya Party along with CR Das. Rajendra PrasadDr. Rajendra Prasad was a prominent personality who greatly contributed to our national freedom struggle. On 29 October 1954, Dr. Rajendra Prasad the first President of India laid the foundation stone of the Supreme Court building. He is the only President to serve two full terms. He served as the President of India for 12 years. In his time period, Vice President was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Books written by him India Divided, At the feet of Mahatma Gandhi, Champaran Mein Mahatma Gandhi, The Unity of India, etc. RajagopalachariHe was the last Governor-General of India till 1950. He was also known as CR, Mango of Krishnagiri, Rajaji. Mahatma called Rajaji the ‚¬Ëœkeeper of my conscience‚¬„¢.

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