Ram Nath Kovind

Politician, Advocate

Indian Paraukh, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India

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ProfessionPolitician, Advocate
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/10/1945
Age80 years
BirthplaceParaukh, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India

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PoliticianRam Nath Kovind is an Indian politician and advocate who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022. He was the second person from the Dalit caste, after Kocheril Raman Narayanan, and the first member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold the office.
PartyHe is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5' 8")
Weight68 kg (150 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorWhite (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeKanpur University, Kanpur
Qualifications
  • B.Com
  • LL.B.

Personal Life

Age (as of 2022)77 Years
ReligionHinduism
AddressRaj Bhavan, Patna, Pin-800022, Bihar
CasteScheduled Caste (Koli - a weaver community)
HobbiesDoing Yoga

Family

FatherMaiku Lal (Businessman, Vaidya or Practitioner of Ayurveda)
MotherKalawati
Siblings
  • 4
  • 3
SpouseSavita Kovind
Children

Career

Political Journey
  • 1991: He joined BJP and contested the Lok Sabha election from Ghatampur constituency and an assembly election from Bhognipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh but lost both.
  • 1994: Elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh.
  • 2000: Re-elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh.
  • 2015: Appointed as the Governor of Bihar.
  • 2017: Resigned as Governor of Bihar after being nominated as the NDA's candidate for the Presidential Election.
  • 2022: Completed his term as President of India on 25 July 2022, succeeded by Droupadi Murmu.
  • 1991: Joined BJP and contested the Lok Sabha election from Ghatampur constituency and an assembly election from Bhognipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh but lost both.
  • 2002: Represented India at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • 17 July 2017: Won the presidential election with 65.7% of votes, defeating Meira Kumar.
  • 25 July 2017: Took oath as the 14th President of India.
  • August 2019: Instrumental in the revocation of the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir through presidential orders.
  • 2020: Took a 30% salary cut during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid with pandemic response.
Legal Career
  • 1977-1978: Served as executive assistant to Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
  • 1980-1993: Worked as union government standing counsel in the Supreme Court.

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Paraukh village of Kanpur Dehat to a middle-class family.
2. His father was a businessman and practiced Ayurveda.
3. Starting as a lawyer, he later worked as a personal assistant to Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
4. He offered free legal aid through the Free Legal Aid Society in Delhi.
5. He played a key role in overturning objectionable Government Orders for SC/ST employees.
6. As a Member of Parliament, he focused on enhancing education infrastructure in rural areas.
7. He represented India at the United Nations General Assembly in 2002.
8. He has been the national spokesperson of BJP and held positions in BJP 'Scheduled Castes Morcha' and 'All-India Koli Samaj'.
9. As President, he administered the oath of office to three Chief Justices of India and 29 other judges of the Supreme Court.
10. He paid state visits to 33 countries during his presidency, enhancing India's global outreach.
11. He was instrumental in the revocation of the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir through presidential orders in August 2019.
12. He addressed the Parliament of India five times during his presidency: once upon taking oath and four times to joint sittings of both houses from 2018 to 2021.
13. As Governor of Bihar, he established a judicial commission to investigate staffing, promotion, and financial irregularities in universities.
14. He earned a reputation for his unassuming manner and nonconfrontational style in addressing political problems.
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