Mehbooba Mufti congratulates Ram Nath Kovind on becoming the 14th President
“The victory marks an important milestone in the political history of the country and it reflects the empowerment of underprivileged, backward, minorities and other weaker sections of the society,” Mehbooba said in a statement issued here in Srinagar .
Mehbooba hoped the tenure of Kovind would prove to be inspiring, encouraging and egalitarian.
NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday became the 14th President of India beating his opponent Meira Kumar predictably, polling over 7 lakh votes.
Succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Kovind became second Dalit President of India after KR Naryanan.
He won two thirds of the votes almost. His name was declared by the returning office.
Seventyone-year-old Ram Nath Kovind is a farmer’s son. The former Bihar Governor has also served two terms as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He is also a trained lawyer who has appeared at the High Court and Supreme Court.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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