Breaking |

Breaking |

Ram Nath Kovind Takes Oath As 14th President Of India
Published : Jul 25, 2017, 7:11 am IST
Updated : Jul 25, 2017, 7:11 am IST
SHARE ARTICLE

New Delhi: Ram Nath Kovind today took oath as the 14th President of the Republic of India. Kovind said, " I am accepting this position with all humility and I am grateful for this responsibility."

New Delhi: Ram Nath Kovind today took oath as the 14th President of the Republic of India.  Kovind said, " I am accepting this position with all humility and I am grateful for this responsibility." 

In his address following the swearing-in, Kovind said that he is proud to be able to follow in the footsteps of eminent Presidents like Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. S Radhakrishnan and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. 

Kovind said that he was looking forward to build an India that provided economic growth as well as moral value, while saluting the 125 crore citizens of the country. Kovind saluted the police, the armed forces, scientists, the youth and said that every citizen was a true nation builder in his own way. 

"We are all one, and we will remain one," Kovind said.  The president also said that India should take the initiative and be a forerunner in leading the world toward peace. 

Advertisement

Kovind also said that by the time India celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence, we should work to open the door of opportunity for the most deprived classes in the country.  The new President said that would be the fulfilment of the India that was envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi and Deendayal Upadhyay. 

 

Advertisement

SHARE ARTICLE
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donald Trump vs Elon Musk | Major Upheaval in American Politics, Elon Musk Forms New Party

06 Jul 2025 12:23 PM

Exclusive Interview: Congress Leader Hardip Singh Kingra On The Controversy Around Diljit Dosanjh

06 Jul 2025 12:14 PM

Ludhiana|Was Engaged in Wrongdoing Inside Gurdwara, Video Went Viral, Nihang Singhs Caught

04 Jul 2025 5:32 PM

Government to Buy Farmers\' Land — Will Farmers Prosper or Suffer? | The Spokesman Debate

04 Jul 2025 12:57 PM

Fear grips villagers living near rivers! People say – \'Floods might return again...

04 Jul 2025 12:49 PM

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal holds Press Conference After being removed from the Cabinet LIVE

03 Jul 2025 4:21 PM
Advertisement