When was Ram Nath Kovind born?

Ram Nath Kovind was born on 1 October 1945 in Kanpur Dehat district.

What positions has Ram Nath Kovind held?

Positions held by Ram Nath Kovind include: President of India (2017–2022); governor of Bihar (2015–2017); member of Rajya Sabha (1994–2006).

Where did Ram Nath Kovind study?

Ram Nath Kovind was educated at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, DAV College, Kanpur.

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Ram Nath Kovind

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President of India from 2017 to 2022

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Ram Nath Kovind is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the president of India from 2017 to 2022. He is the first person from Uttar Pradesh as well as the first member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to become the president of India. Prior to his presidency, he served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh for two successive terms. Prior to entering politics, he was a lawyer and he practised in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India until 1993.

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Born: 1 October 1945 wd
Place of birth: Kanpur Dehat district wd
Citizenship: India wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, governor wd
Political party: Bharatiya Janata Party (since 1991) wd
Education: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, DAV College, Kanpur wd
Spouse: Savita Kovind wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of India (25 July 2017 – 25 July 2022)
governor of Bihar (16 August 2015 – 20 June 2017)
member of Rajya Sabha (1994–2006)

Awards wd

Order of the Condor of the Andes
National Order of Madagascar
Grand Order of King Tomislav
National Order of Merit

Questions

When was Ram Nath Kovind born?: Ram Nath Kovind was born on 1 October 1945 in Kanpur Dehat district.
What positions has Ram Nath Kovind held?: Positions held by Ram Nath Kovind include: President of India (2017–2022); governor of Bihar (2015–2017); member of Rajya Sabha (1994–2006).
Where did Ram Nath Kovind study?: Ram Nath Kovind was educated at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, DAV College, Kanpur.

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