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J. B. Kriplani (Acharya Jivatram Bhagwandas Kriplani) was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of India's independence in August 1947. He held this position from 1946-1947, overseeing the critical transfer of power period. Notable figures like Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel held other important positions but not Congress President at independence.