Rajendra Prasad quotes for UPSC

4 sourced quotes by Rajendra Prasad on nation, unity & diversity, justice & rule of law, democracy & freedom, with a use case for each in GS4, Essay and interviews.

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We have got used to relying on precedents of England to such an extent that it seems almost sacrilegious to have a different interpretation even if our conditions and circumstances might seem to require a different interpretation.

— Rajendra PrasadFrom his speech given on 28 November 1960 at laying the foundation-stone of the building of the Law Institute of India, in: p. 16

Use itGS2 on decolonising law; interpret Indian law per Indian conditions, not English precedent.

The Head of the State in the British Constitution is a Monarch and the Crown descends according to the rules of heredity. In India the Head of the State is an elected President who holds office for a term and can be removed for misconduct in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution.

— Rajendra PrasadFrom his speech given on 28 November 1960 at laying the foundation-stone of the building of the Law Institute of India, in: p. 15

Use itGS2 polity: contrast hereditary British Crown with India's elected, removable President.

Democracy & Freedom Justice & Rule of LawGS2

There is no resting place for a nation or a people on their onward march.

— Rajendra Prasad

Use itEssay conclusion on nation-building; no resting place in a nation's onward march.

Nation, Unity & Diversity Resilience & PerseveranceEssayGS1

Today, for the first time in our long and chequered history, we find the whole of this vast land... brought together under the jurisdiction of one constitution and one union which takes over responsibility for the welfare of more than 320 million men and women who inhabit it.

— Rajendra PrasadIn: BBC News:1950: India becomes a republic, BBC News, 26 January 2005

Use itGS2 on Constitution unifying India; one constitution and union for the whole land.

Nation, Unity & Diversity Justice & Rule of LawEssayGS1GS2