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Kovind's First Speech as 14th President

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   25 July 2017 10:03 AM GMT
Kovinds First Speech as 14th President
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Swearing-in Ceremony of Ram Nath Kovind happened at the Central Hall of Parliament on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India JS Khehar carried out the formalities of oath taking ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, AP & Telangana Chief Ministers, Union Ministers and Governors have attended the ceremony.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Kovind claimed he has come to this stage despite being born in a small village. He pledged to fulfill the trust shown on him. 'We have crossed many milestones. India is known for Equality, Freedom & Brotherhood. I will walk in the path shown by Gandhi, Ambedkar, Patel, Abdul Kalam and Pranab Mukherjee,' he said.

Before heading to Rashtrapati Bhavan, President-elect Ram Nath Kovind went to Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. He was welcomed by outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Ram Nath Kovind won against Opposition's Candidate Meira Kumar by securing 65.65 percent of total votes polled. He is the 14th President of India.