Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Assam CM Greets Ram Nath Kovind, Recalls Lachit Legacy
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wished Ram Nath Kovind a happy birthday.
He praised Kovind for becoming a lawyer, lawmaker, and later President of India.
Sarma said Kovind worked hard despite difficulties.
He remembered Kovind’s interest in Lachit Barphukan, an important historical figure from Assam.
Kovind attended events marking Lachit Barphukan’s 400th birth anniversary.
Kovind was President from 2017 to 2022.
Before that, he served in the Rajya Sabha and as Bihar’s Governor.
Sarma prayed for Kovind’s long life and continued service to India.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wished former President Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday.
Sarma praised Kovind’s rise from lawyer and lawmaker to India’s highest constitutional office.
He recalled Kovind’s interest in Lachit Barphukan’s life and legacy during the 400th birth anniversary celebrations.
Kovind served as India’s 14th President from 2017 to 2022.
Kovind also served in the Rajya Sabha and as Governor of Bihar before becoming President.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended birthday wishes to former President Ram Nath Kovind.
- What
- Sarma praised Kovind’s public career and recalled his interest in Lachit Barphukan’s legacy.
- When
- The wishes were extended on Thursday; Kovind was born on October 1, 1945.
- Where
- The message was issued in Assam through a post on X.
- Why
- Sarma was marking Kovind’s birthday and honoring his service and association with Lachit Barphukan commemorations.
- Birthday person
- Ram Nath Kovind
- Greeting issued by
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
- Presidential tenure
- 2017–2022
- Presidential position
- 14th President of India
- Earlier roles
- Lawyer, Rajya Sabha member, and Governor of Bihar
- Lachit commemoration
- 400th birth anniversary celebrations
- Birthplace
- Paraunkh village, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh