Chakravarti
Rajagopalachari,
born on 10 December 1878, was the last Governor-General of India, as India soon
became a Republic in 1950. Furthermore, he was the first Indian-born
governor-general, since before him the posts were held by British nationals.
Rajagopalachari was also founder of the Swatantra Party — the first
political party in India to openly espouse market-friendly economic policies —
was born in Thorapalli village in the Madras Presidency. Known as ‘Rajaji’ to
friends, family and admirers, he was a writer, politician, lawyer and minister,
played an active role in the Indian independence movement, and was close to both Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.
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