Former President Ram Nath Kovind 77th Birthday: PM Modi, VP Dhankhar, others extend wishes

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India’s former president Ram Nath Kovind was born in Paraunkh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district on 1 October, 1945. On 25 July, 2017, he took office as the country’s 14th president succeeding Late Pranab Mukherjee. After KR Narayanan, who held the position in 1997, Kovind is India’s second Dalit president. Before taking office as President, he served as the 26th Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017.

Ram Nath Kovind celebrates his 77th birthday today. On this occasion, several politicians across several parties poured in warm wishes for the former president of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Birthday greetings to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji who is widely respected for his leadership and statesmanship. He prioritized empowering the underprivileged and the impoverished as the President of India. May he lead a long and healthy life.”


Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also took to Twitter and said, “Heartiest birthday greetings to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji, former President of India. His affability, warmth and graciousness inspire us to serve the people with utmost humility and regard. I wish you all the best for a long and happy life.”


Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal wished Kovind and said, “Birthday greetings to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji. I pray for your healthy and long life.”


Governor of Andhra Pradesh Biswabhusan Harichandan noted, “I extend my heartiest felicitations and warm greetings to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji, 14th President of India, on his Birthday. May Lord Jagannath and Lord Venkateswara shower their blessings on you for good health and happiness.”


Rajya Sabha MP and BCCI Vice-president Rajeev Shukla wrote, “Birthday Greetings to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji, former President of India. Throughout your political career and as President of India, you have supported the rule of law as well as been empathetic to the plight of the underprivileged and disadvantaged groups in society. Wish you great health, happiness & long life.”


Rajya Sabha MP Kartik Sharma said, “My heartfelt birthday greetings to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji. His simplicity, relentless hard work & regular outreach is inspiring. The nation has benefited from his wide experience. Praying for his long and healthy life.”


Here are some other wishes:


Kovind remained India’s honourary president till 25 July, 2022 when Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th president of the nation.

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