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Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian independence activist. He played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari. He was one of the three members of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate. 

Died: 17 November 1928, Lahore, Pakistan

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Rajendra Prasad elected the President of Indian National Congress

. 17-November-1947