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Indian statesman and writer (1878–1972)

"Rajaji" and "Rajagopalachari" redirect here. For other uses, see Rajaji (film).

In this South Indian name, the surname is Chakravarti.

Chakravarti RajagopalachariBR (10 December 1878 – 25 December 1972), popularly known as Rajaji or C.R., also known as Mootharignar Rajaji^[2] (Rajaji, the Scholar Emeritus), was an Indian statesman, writer, lawyer, and Indian independence activist.^[3] Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, as when India became a republic in 1950 the office was abolished.

He was also the only Indian-born Governor-General, as all previous holders of the post were British nationals.^[4] He also served as leader of the Indian National Congress, Premier of the Madras Presidency, Governor of West Bengal, Minister for Home Affairs of the Indian Union and Chief Minister of Madras state.

Rajagopalachari founded the Swatantra Party and was one of the firs