The first 20th century president of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The tenure of Dr. Rajendra Prasad was from 1950 to 1962. He was the first President of India and only person to have held office for two terms. The President of India is the head of state of India. He is the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The President is known as the first citizen of India. He is elected by the Electoral College comprising elected members of the parliament houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and members of the Vidhan Sabha, the state legislative assemblies.....Read more