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Ram Nath Kovind

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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

RAM NATH KOVIND NEWS

Express View on One Nation One Election: No last word

March 14, 2024 11:16 pm

Report of panel on simultaneous polls does not engage with apprehensions brought to its notice. There must be wider debate

The dubious economic claims of Kovind Committee on One Nation, One Election

March 14, 2024 10:10 pm

The idea of 'One Nation One Election' is premised on flimsy grounds of cost savings, policy paralysis, governance interference and, now, the shiny new claim of boosting economic growth.

Kovind Committee makes it real — India needs One Nation, One Election

March 19, 2024 12:16 pm

Opponents argue that it will undermine federalism. In fact, simultaneous elections may encourage a more cooperative federalism with national and state parties and governments working in close and synchronised alignment

One Nation, One Election: Panel cites previous simultaneous polls, says timing not sole factor in voting

March 14, 2024 8:24 pm

Regional parties have argued that nationally dominant parties, with bigger organisational strength and resources, could benefit at their cost in the event of simultaneous polls

One Nation, One Election: On the yes side are BJP, allies or friendly parties

March 15, 2024 5:34 am

Most of them say simultaneous polls save expenditure, time, resources, and prevent “disruptions” due to MCC

First step to simultaneous polls: Kovind panel shares contours of synchronising Lok Sabha, assembly, local body elections

March 15, 2024 3:30 am

The panel, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, presented its report to President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday morning, after which it published its report on its website.

Joint polls see high GDP growth, low inflation: Kovind committee told

March 13, 2024 8:17 am

The high-level committee, which was set up in September last year to suggest ways to hold simultaneous elections, is likely to submit its report to President Droupadi Murmu this week.

Delhi Confidential: Awaiting EC Nod

March 06, 2024 2:52 am

The one nation, one election committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, had written to the Election Commission earlier this year, seeking time for a meeting to hear its views on simultaneous polls.

BSP opposed simultaneous elections, did not meet panel headed by Kovind

March 02, 2024 10:09 am

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the need for simultaneous elections and invited leaders for an all-party meeting soon after the 2019 elections, the BSP was among the parties that did not attend.

Delhi Confidential: Saying It With Song

March 02, 2024 3:47 am

A song that was played in the Chhattisgarh rallies of PM Narendra Modi — Sapne nahin haqeeqat bunte, tabhi to sab Modi ko chunte — seems to have struck a chord with the BJP.

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