C. Rajagopalachari : Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister of India paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) on his birth anniversary, recalling his role as a freedom fighter, thinker, statesman, and India’s last Governor-General.Rajagopalachari (1878–1972), popularly known as Rajaji, was a freedom fighter, jurist, writer, statesman, and the first and only Indian Governor-General of India. Gandhi famously called him “the keeper of my conscience.”Only Indian to serve as Governor-General of India.
Founder of the Swatantra Party (1959) — India’s first major liberal-conservative, pro-market political party. Gandhi’s closest ideological counsellor, described as his “moral compass.”Coined the slogan: “English ever, Hindi never” in later years, advocating linguistic choice. Known for his sharp intellect, minimalism, wit, and uncompromising integrity.
