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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