Ram Nath Kovind Quotes


With the evolution of information technology, there have emerged new questions, for example, of data and privacy.


Citations

Kovind, Ram Nath. "Address to the Nation by the President of India on the Eve of the 70th Republic Day." President of India, 25 Jan. 2019.

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Ram Nath Kovind
Ram Nath Kovind
  • Born: October 1, 1945
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Politician

Ram Nath Kovind is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current President of India. Prior to his Presidency, he served as the 26th Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2006. Kovind was nominated as a presidential candidate by the ruling NDA coalition and won the 2017 presidential election.