Ram Nath Kovind

14th President of India

Ram Nath Kovind - 14th President of India
Born

October 1st, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Presided as the 14th President of India from July 2017 to July 2022. Served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017. Represented Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2006. Practiced law at the Supreme Court and various High Courts. Active in social work and promoted education and health.

Served as the President of India

Held the position of Governor of Bihar

Represented Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha

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