Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted President Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday. Kovind turned 73 today. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “Best wishes to Rashtrapati Ji on his birthday. India has benefited greatly from his wisdom and perspectives on various subjects. He has connected wonderfully with every section of our society. I pray for his long and healthy life.”
Kovind assumed office as the 14th President on July 25 last year. During his long public career, he has travelled widely across the country. He became the first Indian president to conduct three consecutive state visits to Africa, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He has also visited Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States in his capacity as a Member of Parliament.
An avid reader, the President has a keen interest in reading books on politics and social change, law and history, and religion.
Kovind assumed office as the 14th President on July 25 last year. During his long public career, he has travelled widely across the country. He became the first Indian president to conduct three consecutive state visits to Africa, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He has also visited Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States in his capacity as a Member of Parliament.
An avid reader, the President has a keen interest in reading books on politics and social change, law and history, and religion.