Ram Nath Kovind: Latest News, Photos, Videos & Updates

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Born 01 October 1945
Age 79
Birth Place Paraunkh, United Provinces, British India (present-day, Uttar Pradesh India)
Profession Politician, Lawyer
Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
In Office 14th President Of India 25 July 2017 - 25 July 2022, 26th Governor Of Bihar 16 August 2015 - 21 June 2017, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 3 April 1994 - 2 April 2006
Residence 12 Janpath, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Ram Nath Kovind BIOGRAPHY

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for President. BJP President Amit Shah announced this after a meeting of the party's parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi. Seventy-year-old Kovind is a Dalit leader from Uttar Pradesh. Kovind used to practice as a...

Ram Nath Kovind PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse	Savita Kovind (1974),
Education	Kanpur University (B.Com., LL.B.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Ram Nath Kovind

Position	Tenure
Member of Rajya Sabha	April 1994 - March 2006
President of India	25 July 2017 - 25 July 2022
governor of Bihar	16 August 2015 - 20 June 2017

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Why RSS decided to invite Ram Nath Kovind as its chief guest for centenary Vijayadashami Utsav

August 22, 2025 9:59 pm

Historically accused by critics of being “Brahmanical” in character, the Sangh has in recent years sought to project an image of inclusion through its Samajik Samrasta (social harmony) campaign.

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Joint polls will galvanise the process, boost growth: Ram Nath Kovind

December 18, 2024 1:46 am

Kovind, who was the chairman of the high-level committee on simultaneous elections that was constituted by the Centre in September 2023, was speaking at a programme of a tribal organisation in Kolkata.

Simultaneous polls Bill: Amendments in effect from date to be notified by President

December 14, 2024 5:29 am

According to the draft bill, Article 82 A, which is to be inserted, would be: “The President may by a public notification issued on the day of the first sitting of the House by the people after a general election, bring into force the provision of this article, that date of the notification shall be called the appointed date.”

Earliest joint polls likely 2034 if no change

‘One Nation, One Election’ may only start in 2034. Here's why

December 13, 2024 8:54 am

The report of the high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind proposed insertion of a new provision, Article 82 A(1), which states that the President will notify the “appointed date” on the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after a general election.

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Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind

October 06, 2024 2:49 am

Delivering the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Lecture here, Kovind said that the first four LS and assembly polls were held together till 1967, then how could synchronised polls be dubbed as unconstitutional.

Why simultaneous polls will undermine women’s political participation at grassroots level

September 24, 2024 7:23 pm

Women have worked hard to carve out a space in India’s political landscape through local elections. When elections are held together, women running for panchayats and municipalities will have to compete for attention and resources with candidates in high-profile state and national races

1998, 2019, 2024: How 3 speeches by the President framed mandate, Constitution and coalition

June 28, 2024 11:37 pm

In her speech, President Droupadi Murmu referred to the Constitution 11 times – with five of the references being about challenges to and the defence of the Constitution over the decades, particularly during the Emergency.

Ram Nath Kovind writes: Why elections should be conducted in better weather conditions

May 04, 2024 10:20 am

Climate concern is serious enough to require a well-considered and collective response. All stakeholders should come together to address this question in the interest of democracy, and find a way out

The case against One Nation, One Election

March 16, 2024 10:04 am

When the ECI requires five phases for the Jharkhand Assembly Election and eight phases for the West Bengal Assembly Election, how will simultaneous elections be held across the country?

The case for one nation, one election

March 18, 2024 10:38 am

Recurring election cycles cost money, slow down governance and development. Simultaneous elections and a single voter list offer a way out

RAM NATH KOVIND PHOTOS

President Kovind gives Padma awards to Ghulam Nabi Azad, Gen Rawat (posthumous), and others

March 21, 2022 10:16 pm

Among the awardees, two were conferred with Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 54 were given Padma Shri awards for the year 2022.

Gandhi jayanti: PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, other leaders pay respects at Rajghat

October 02, 2021 1:12 pm

On the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, several political leaders gathered at Rajghat on Saturday to pay homage to the Father of the Nation.

First time after becoming President, Kovind visits his village

June 27, 2021 10:09 pm

Ram Nath Kovind is visiting his village for the first time after he became the President of India. Though he wanted to visit the place earlier, plans could not materialise because of the pandemic, an official statement had earlier said.

'From stress to strength': Yoga to fight Corona is the mantra this International Yoga Day

June 21, 2021 5:09 pm

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind to ITBP personnel, everyone took up the charge to promote Yoga as a tool that helps in the healing process in times of a pandemic.

Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary: PM Modi, President Kovind pay homage to Father of the Nation at Rajghat

January 30, 2020 2:23 pm

PM Modi said the Father of the Nation would continue to inspire people to build a strong, capable and prosperous country.

MS Dhoni honoured with Padma Bhushan Award by President Ram Nath Kovind, see pics

April 03, 2018 8:59 am

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday.

'I have huge respect for India'; German President gets ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

March 24, 2018 1:33 pm

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by his wife Elke Budenbender, arrived Thursday on his first visit to India as German president. On Friday, he was accorded a ceremonial reception by his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind as well as PM Modi.

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Glimpses from Iran's Hassan Rouhani's day in New Delhi with PM Modi, President Kovind

February 17, 2018 6:05 pm

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan where he inpected the Guard of Honor. Rouhani is in India for a three-day visit which he began at Hyderabad as the city shares historic ties with Iran.

Gandhi Jayanti 2017: President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to the Mahatma

October 02, 2017 1:18 pm

As India remembers Mahatama Gandhi on his birth anniversary, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to the Father of the Nation at his Samadhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Monday morning.

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President Ram Nath Kovind launches 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign in Kanpur

September 15, 2017 10:03 pm

Kovind said every person in the society was “rashtra nirmata” and invited NCC cadet Manish Dwivedi, who belongs to Kanpur, to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet him.