Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, praising his long public service and commitment to the development of the country, constitutional values and the welfare of the people.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “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 welfare of the people.”
“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,” added PM Modi.
Kovind was born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat district. He served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022.
Before becoming President, Kovind served as Bihar Governor from 2015 to 2017 and was a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh for two consecutive terms from April 1994 to March 2006.
(With agency inputs)
