Kovind was born on this day in 1945 at Paraunkh village in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

"I convey my heartiest greetings to the Hon'ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji on his birthday today. He is known for his simplicity, warmth, vision, exemplary leadership and concern for the poor," the Vice President Secretariat said in a tweet, quoting Naidu.

"May he be blessed with good health and a long life," the vice president said.

Kovind was sworn-in as the president on July 25, 2017.