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Former President Ram Nath Kovind thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her warm birthday wishes shared on social media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also extended their greetings to the former president. Kovind served as India's 14th President from 2017 to 2022 after his tenure as Bihar Governor. The exchange highlights the continued respect and camaraderie among India's highest constitutional office holders.

Key Points: Ram Nath Kovind Thanks President Murmu for Birthday Wishes

  • Former President Kovind expressed gratitude for President Murmu's birthday message
  • Prime Minister Modi praised Kovind's distinguished service to the nation
  • Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Kovind's dedication to constitutional duties
  • Kovind served as India's 14th President from 2017 after being Bihar Governor
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Former President Ram Nath Kovind expresses gratitude to President Murmu for birthday wishes

Former President Ram Nath Kovind expresses gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for birthday greetings, with PM Modi and Amit Shah also extending warm wishes.

"Thank you very much, Hon'ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji, for your warm greetings and good wishes on my birthday. - Ram Nath Kovind"

New Delhi, October 1

Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for extending greetings on his birthday.

In a post on X, Kovind wrote, "Thank you very much, Hon'ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji, for your warm greetings and good wishes on my birthday."

President Murmu, on Wednesday, wrote, "Dear Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Please accept my warm greetings and good wishes on your birthday today. May God bless you with good health, happiness and a long life in the service of the nation."

Along with Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed greetings to the former President.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Warm wishes to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on his birthday. His distinguished service to our nation and commitment to public welfare have earned him immense respect. His wisdom and guidance on various issues are deeply valued. May he be blessed with good health and a long life."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah too extended wishes to Kovind.

Taking to X, Shah said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the former President, the honourable Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji. Your personality, filled with dedication to constitutional duties, simplicity, and integrity, has inspired many social workers. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life."

Born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh, near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Kovind is a lawyer, veteran political representative, and a long-time advocate of egalitarianism and integrity in Indian public life.

Before assuming charge as the 14th President of India on July 25, 2017, Kovind served as the 36th Governor of Bihar from August 16, 2015, to June 20, 2017.

He completed his schooling in Kanpur and obtained a B.Com and L.L.B. degree from Kanpur University. Kovind enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1971 and later became Advocate-on-Record of the Supreme Court of India in 1978. He practised at the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court for 16 years till 1993.

He also served as Union Government Advocate in the Delhi High Court from 1977 to 1979 and as Union Government Standing Counsel in the Supreme Court from 1980 to 1993.

Kovind was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in April 1994 and served for two consecutive terms till March 2006. During his tenure, he was a member of several parliamentary committees, including those on Welfare of Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Home Affairs, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Social Justice and Empowerment, and Law and Justice. He also served as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha House Committee.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect to both leaders! President Murmu's message was so gracious, and Shri Kovind's humble response shows why he's so respected. His journey from a small village to Rashtrapati Bhavan is truly inspiring for every Indian.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the birthday wishes, I wish our leaders would show this same unity and respect when dealing with more pressing national issues. The gestures are nice, but actions matter more.
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Arjun K
Reading about Shri Kovind's background - from a small village in UP to Supreme Court advocate to President! This is what makes India great. Wishing him good health and long life! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
The simplicity and integrity that Amit Shah Ji mentioned about Kovind Sir is what we need more in our public life. His legal background and parliamentary experience make him such a valuable elder statesman.
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Michael C
As someone who has lived in India for 5 years now, I find these cultural exchanges between leaders so respectful and dignified. The emphasis on good health and long life in service of the nation is very Indian and beautiful.

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