भारताचे पाचवे राष्ट्रपती फक्रुद्दीन अली अहमद

भारताचे पाचवे राष्ट्रपती फक्रुद्दीन अली अहमद यांचा जन्म १३ मे १९०५ रोजीं झाला.

फक्रुद्दीन अली अहमद यांचे शिक्षण उत्तर-प्रदेश व दिल्ली येथे झाले. शिक्षण झाल्या वर ते १९२३ ला इंग्लैंडला गेले. तिथे कैम्ब्रिज मधून उच्च शिक्षण घेतले. ते भारतीय राष्ट्रीय काँग्रेस पक्षाकडून १९६७ आणि १९७१ च्या लोकसभा निवडणुकांमध्ये आसाम राज्यातील बारपेटा लोकसभा मतदारसंघातून लोकसभेवर निवडून गेले.

फक्रुद्दीन अली अहमद हे भारताचे पाचवे राष्ट्रपती.  त्यांचा राष्ट्रपतीपदाचा कार्यकाळ २४ ऑगस्ट १९७४ ते ११ फेब्रुवारी १९७७ हा राहिला.

२५ जून १९७५ रोजी राष्ट्रपती फखरुद्दीन अली अहमद यांनी तत्कालीन पंतप्रधान इंदिरा गांधी यांच्या नेतृत्त्वातील सरकारच्या शिफारशीनंतर भारतीय संविधानाच्या परिच्छेद ३५२अंतर्गत देशात आणीबाणीची घोषणा केली होती. स्वतंत्र भारताच्या इतिहासाती हा सर्वात वादग्रस्त काळ होता. आणीबाणीच्या काळात लोकसभा निवडणूकही स्थगित केली होती.

फक्रुद्दीन अली अहमद हे राष्ट्रपती पदावर असताना त्यांचे ११ फेब्रुवारी १९७७ रोजी निधन झाले.

 

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed served as the fifth President of India, holding the office from August 24, 1974, until his death on February 11, 1977. Born on May 13, 1905, in Hauz Qazi area of Old Delhi, Ahmed left a lasting impact on Indian politics with his dedication and commitment to the nation.

Ahmed completed his initial education at the Government High School in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, and later graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Afterward, he proceeded to England and was called to the Bar from Inner Temple, London.

His political career began with his active participation in the Indian freedom struggle. He joined the Indian National Congress and was a loyal follower of Mahatma Gandhi, participating in the individual Satyagraha and Quit India Movement for which he was arrested in 1942.

After independence, Ahmed held several significant political positions. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1952 and subsequently to the Lok Sabha in 1967. He held portfolios such as Food and Agriculture, Cooperation, Education, Industrial Development, and Company Laws.

In 1974, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was elected as the President of India. His presidency is notable for his decision to proclaim a state of emergency by the advice of the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, in 1975. His tenure was marked by his dedication to uphold the Constitution.

Ahmed had a deep interest in cultural activities and was associated with numerous educational and cultural institutions. He was also fond of sports and was associated with the Indian Olympic Association.

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed passed away in office on February 11, 1977, the first Indian President to die in office. His commitment to the nation and his contributions to Indian politics continue to be remembered.