India's First President: Nehru's Historic Proposal, Patel's Unanimous Support

• On January 24, 1950, India transitioned from 'Indian Dominion' to 'Sovereign Democratic Republic of India', adopting its Constitution, National Anthem, and National Song.
• The Constituent Assembly's final meeting in New Delhi's Central Hall saw 308 members sign three copies of the Constitution.
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru proposed Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President, a proposal immediately supported by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad was unanimously declared India's first President as no other nominations were filed.
• 'Jana Gana Mana' was declared the National Anthem and 'Vande Mataram' the National Song, both receiving equal status.

Why It Matters: January 24, 1950, marked India's true independence, establishing its Republic and first President.