Ram Nath Kovind confirmed as fourteenth President of India

 

Ram Nath Kovind confirmed as the fourteenth President of India on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan in a sparkling function.

Kovind was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar. He exchanged seats with Pranab Mukherjee and a 21-gun salute followed as the new President Kovind made his first address.

Kovind then addressed the gathering at Central as President of India, “I am accepting this position with all humility and I am grateful for this responsibility. I feel privileged to walk on the same path as Dr. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Abdul Kalam and Pranab da”.
“My journey from a small village to President’s House has been long but interesting. A nation grows only when development for all is ensured. Ham sab ek hain aur ek hi rahenge,” he said.

 

 

Kovind touched base at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt escorted by the Military Secretary to the President. Pranab Mukherjee had additionally taken Kovind on a voyage through the official living arrangement.

 

Nath Kovind’s relatives, partners and dear companions landed for the swearing-in at Parliament House.