The document discusses an individual who was elected as a member of the Constituent Assembly from Bihar Province in India. He served as the president of the Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 1950, during which time he also chaired four committees. He was admired for his objectivity, impartiality, patience and intellect as the Assembly president. After retiring from public life in 1962 due to declining health, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. He spent his last days in Sadaqat Ashram of Patna before passing away on February 28, 1963.