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Story Of Rajendra Prasad Brother Mahendra Babu: The freedom movement was gaining momentum and Dr. Rajendra Prasad got the responsibility of the Congress session. This event was very big and the economic situation was weak. At such a time Mahendra Babu came forward. Without thinking a moment, he mortgaged his entire property so that his younger brother could fulfill this national responsibility.
Chhapra Today we are telling the story of a family which not only made Chapra proud but also played an important role in giving the country its first President. This is the story of Dr. Rajendra Prasad and his elder brother Mahendra Prasad. Whose spirit of sacrifice and service made its mark in history with golden letters. Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Mahendra Babu were born in Jiradei, Siwan. But his life and struggle remained deeply connected with Chapra. This family was so fond of Chapra that they dedicated a large part of their life to the service of this area.
When I mortgaged my entire property for my brother’s dreams.
The freedom movement was gaining momentum and Dr. Rajendra Prasad got the responsibility of the Congress session. This event was very big and the economic situation was weak. At such a time Mahendra Babu came forward. Without thinking a moment, he mortgaged his entire property so that his younger brother could fulfill this national responsibility. People describe this unbreakable love of brothers as that of Ram-Lakshman.
Big pillars of social service
Mahendra Babu’s life was dedicated to social service. He was at the forefront of every social work, from getting poor daughters married to helping orphans and the needy. Mahatma Gandhi also compared him with Jamnalal Bajaj and called him Jamuna Bajaj of Chapra.
There was a time when there was no bank in Chapra. In such a situation, Mahendra Babu went ahead and established Bihar Bank. Which was later known as Sahebganj Bazaar Bank. Today this bank is serving the people as State Bank. For this also, Mahendra Babu and Dr. Rajendra Prasad had donated land.
Voice against child marriage
At a time when child marriage was common. Mahendra Babu openly campaigned against it and made people aware. The path of social reform on which he took steps gave a new direction to many generations to come. This soil of Chhapra gave such gems. Who brought respect not only to the state but also to the country. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the country’s gem but behind this status, the story of a brother’s sacrifice is hidden. Which history is now slowly remembering.
