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Ram Nath Kovind turns 72, PM Modi wishes Prez healthy life

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Oct 01, 2017, at 04:17 pm

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished President Ram Nath Kovind on his 72nd birthday.

In a series of tweets, the PM said:

Birthday wishes to Rashtrapati ji. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life devoted to the service of our nation @rashtrapatibhvn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2017

Since his tenure began Rashtrapati ji has endeared himself to the people of India through his simple & compassionate nature @rashtrapatibhvn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2017

Praising the President, Modi said:

I have always found Rashtrapati ji to be sensitive towards the aspirations of 125 crore Indians, especially the poor and marginalised.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2017

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also met the President on his birthday for conveying him wishes.

Met Rashtrapati Shri. Ram Nath Kovind ji to convey him Birthday Greetings. pic.twitter.com/Z6f25caIne
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) October 1, 2017

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while conveying his greetings to Kovind, hailed the President's simplicity.

In a tweet he wrote:

Warm greetings and best wishes to Rashtrapati Shri Ram Nath Kovindji on his birthday today. May he be blessed with a healthy and long life.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 1, 2017

Rashtrapatiji is known for his simplicity and his love for the people of India. His commitment for the uplift of the poor is admirable.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 1, 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the 15th President of India, holding office since July 25, 2017.

Previously he served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and was a member of Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2006.

He is the second Dalit to be elected to the post of President.

#RamNathKovind #Birthday #PMModiWish

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