Archive · 12 Aug 2026
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles' on August 12.
The release event was held at 9:30 AM at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, where Modi also addressed the gathering.
Kovind served as India's 14th President from July 2017 to July 2022 and as Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017.
Born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, Kovind was a lawyer who served two Rajya Sabha terms from 1994 to 2006.
PM Modi praised Kovind's humility, generosity and Indian values, saying the book will become a heritage for India's democracy and society.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Ram Nath Kovind
- What
- Release of Kovind's autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles'
- When
- August 12 at 9:30 AM
- Where
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To mark the release of the autobiography, which PM Modi said chronicles Kovind's inspiring life, struggles and service to society
- Book Title
- Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles
- Author
- Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India
- Released By
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event Date and Time
- August 12 at 9:30 AM
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
- Presidency
- 14th President of India, 2017-2022
- Earlier Roles
- Governor of Bihar (2015-2017); Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh (1994-2006)
- Birthplace
- Paraunkh village, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh; born October 1, 1945