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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the birthday wishes for former President Ram Nath Kovind on his 80th birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed heartfelt greetings, praising Kovind's integrity and constitutional dedication. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined in extending wishes and sought divine blessings for the former President. Kovind, born in 1945 near Kanpur, served as India's 14th President and has had a distinguished career in law and politics spanning decades.

Key Points: PM Modi Amit Shah Wish Ram Nath Kovind Happy 80th Birthday

  • PM Modi praised Kovind's distinguished service and commitment to public welfare
  • Amit Shah highlighted Kovind's dedication to constitutional duties and integrity
  • Uttarakhand CM Dhami sought blessings from Baba Kedar for the former President
  • Kovind served as India's 14th President and previously as Bihar Governor
  • The former President had a distinguished legal career spanning over two decades
  • Kovind served two terms in Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh from 1994-2006
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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind

Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Pushkar Dhami extend warm birthday wishes to former President Ram Nath Kovind on his 80th birthday

"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. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, October 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind and wished him good health and long life.

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 also conveyed wishes to the former President on his birthday.

In a post on 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."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami too extended greetings on the occasion of Kovind's 80th birthday.

In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote that he prayed for Kovind's long life, excellent health and prosperity, and also sought blessings from Baba Kedar for the former President.

Born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh, near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Ram Nath Kovind is a lawyer, veteran political representative, and a long-time advocate of egalitarianism and integrity in Indian public life. His parents were Maiku Lal and Kalawati.

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 an 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 Kovind Ji for his journey from a small village to Rashtrapati Bhavan. His story is truly inspiring for every Indian youth. Happy birthday sir! 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the birthday wishes, I wish our leaders would show similar enthusiasm for addressing current pressing issues like inflation and unemployment. Just saying.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Indian politics, I must say Kovind's legal background and parliamentary experience made him a very qualified President. His work on social justice committees was particularly noteworthy.
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Vikram M
From Kanpur to President - what an incredible journey! His parents Maiku Lal and Kalawati would be so proud. These are the stories that make India great. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
It's nice to see political courtesy and respect across party lines. In many countries, former leaders are forgotten, but here they're still honored. Respectful tradition.

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