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President Kovind turns 76 today; PM Modi, Shah extend greetings

By, New Delhi
Oct 01, 2021 10:22 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the President has endeared himself to the entire nation due to his humble personality.

As President Ram Nath Kovind turned 76 on Friday, top leaders of the country extended their greetings and wished him a long life.

President of India Ram Nath Kovind (File Photo)
President of India Ram Nath Kovind (File Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the President has endeared himself to the entire nation due to his humble personality. 

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“His focus on empowering the poor and marginalised sections of society is exemplary. May he lead a long and healthy life.”

In his birthday greetings to Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said the former is known for his simplicity, high ethics and remarkable visions. 

“My Heartiest greetings to Hon'ble President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind Ji on his birthday today. He is known for his simplicity, high ethics & remarkable vision. May he be blessed with good health, happiness and many more years in the service of the nation,” he wrote.

Union home minister Amit Shah said the President’s commitment towards the welfare of every section of society is inspiring. In a tweet in Hindi, Shah further said, “The country has benefited continuously from your knowledge and experience.”

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also greeted the President on his birthday.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said, “Warm wishes to the President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind ji on his birthday. He is admired by everyone for his wisdom, intellect and contribution to public life. The nation has been benefited from his wide experience. Praying for his long and healthy life.”

Kovind was born in a small village in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district and became a lawyer at the age of 16. He served as a Rajya Sabha member before taking over as the governor of Bihar in 2015.   

He assumed office as 14th President of India on July 25, 2017.  

 

 

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