Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, describing him as a beacon of courage and dedication who defied the odds to rise to the countrys highest constitutional office. In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted Kovinds journey from the legal profession to public life and eventually to Rashtrapati Bhavan. My best wishes to Former President of India, Adarniya @ramnathkovind ji on his birthday, CM Sarma wrote. A beacon of courage and dedication, he defied all odds to become a successful lawyer, lawmaker and eventually the First Citizen of the country, he added. Recalling Kovinds tenure as President, CM Sarma said his presence had enriched several important occasions and particularly remembered his association with celebrations commemorating legendary Ahom General Lachit Barphukan. During his stint as the President, he enlightened us with his august presence on many important occasions. I still remember his keen interest in the life and legacy of Lachit Barphukan when he presided over the 400th Birth Anniversary celebrations of the great Ahom ruler, the Chief Minister said. CM Sarma also offered prayers for Kovinds long life and continued service to the country. Prayers to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless him with long years in the service of Maa Bharti, he said. Kovind, who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022, was born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur Dehat district. A lawyer by profession, Kovind practised in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court before entering active politics. He served two terms as a Rajya Sabha member between 1994 and 2006. He was appointed Governor of Bihar in 2015 and remained in the post until 2017, when he was elected President of India. Kovind had also participated in events connected with the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Lachit Barphukan, whose military leadership, particularly in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, remains an important part of Assams history.
Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, stating that his time in public life has been marked by a steadfast commitment to the development of the country. The Prime Minister said that Kovind has served the country with passion and simplicity. Taking to 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 the 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, the Prime Minister added. Ram Nath Kovind was born in a Koli family on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in the Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh. He joined the BJP in 1991 and later became the Chief of the BJP Dalit Morcha between 1998 and 2002 and the president of the All-India Koli Samaj. Soon after joining the BJP, Kovind contested the Ghatampur Assembly constituency, but lost and later contested Bhognipur in the 2007 Assembly elections on the BJP ticket, but lost again. In April 1994, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. He served a total of 12 years, two consecutive terms, until March 2006. He served as the President of India from 2017 to 2022. He was the first person from Uttar Pradesh, as well as the first person from the BJP, to hold the top Constitutional post in the country. Prior to his presidency, he served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh for two successive terms. Last month, PM Modi released the autobiography of former President Kovind, titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles'. The autobiography offers a deeply personal account of Ram Nath Kovind's remarkable life journey, tracing his experiences, struggles and achievements from his early years to his distinguished public life and eventual service as the 14th President of India. The book also provides insights into the values, experiences and circumstances that shaped his journey and public service.
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