When on August 15, 1947 the transfer of power took place, the Congress President issued a message to the nation and saluted Mahatma Gandhi as "the maker of freedom achieved in a unique way." He said "never before was so great an event consummated with such little bloodshed and violence." Who was the Congress President?

J.B. (Acharya Jivatram Bhagwandas) Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress in August 1947 when India gained independence. He issued the message praising Gandhi as 'the maker of freedom achieved in a unique way.' Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister, Motilal Nehru had died earlier, and Vallabhbhai Patel was Home Minister.