Archive · 12 Aug 2026

PM Modi Releases Former President Kovind's Autobiography, Praises Generosity

PM Modi Releases Former President Kovind's Autobiography, Praises Generosity

On Wednesday, August 12, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to a big event in New Delhi.

He released a new book written by Ram Nath Kovind, who used to be the President of India.

The book is called 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles.'

It tells the story of Kovind's life, from his childhood in a small village to becoming the President.

Kovind was born on October 1, 1945, in a village called Paraunkh in Uttar Pradesh.

He studied law and worked as a lawyer before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha and later became the Governor of Bihar.

He was India's 14th President from 2017 to 2022.

The Prime Minister said Kovind's life was full of struggles but that his success was a win for India's democracy.

He praised Kovind for his humility, generosity and Indian values.

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