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PM Modi Wishes Former President Kovind On Birthday, Praises Service

PM Modi Wishes Former President Kovind On Birthday, Praises Service
Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind · thehansindia.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Ram Nath Kovind a happy birthday.

Kovind is a former President of India.

Modi said Kovind worked hard for the country’s development.

He also praised Kovind’s respect for the Constitution and concern for people’s welfare.

Modi described Kovind’s public service as passionate and simple.

Kovind was president from 2017 to 2022.

Before that, he was governor of Bihar.

He also served in India’s Parliament.

Modi recently released a book about Kovind’s life and public service.

Key facts

Birthday
Ram Nath Kovind was born on October 1, 1945.
Presidency
He served as President of India from 2017 to 2022.
Bihar governor
He served as Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017.
Parliamentary service
He represented Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha for two consecutive terms, serving 12 years until March 2006.
Political affiliation
Kovind joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1991.
Autobiography
His autobiography is titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles.”
Presidential distinction
He was the first person from Uttar Pradesh and the first person from the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold India’s presidency.

Quotes

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

“Warm birthday greetings to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji. His long years in public life have been marked by a steadfast commitment to the development of India, the values enshrined in our Constitution and the welfare of the people.”
thehansindia.com
“He has served the nation with passion and simplicity, due to which he is respected by people across all walks of life. May he be blessed with wonderful health, happiness and a long life.”
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