File photo 
National

V-P Naidu greets President Kovind on his birthday

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

migrator

New Delhi

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu greeted President Ram Nath Kovind on his 75th birthday on Thursday, saying he is known for his simplicity, warmth and concern for the poor.

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.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

BJP's attempt to incite communal hatred through lamp lighting issue failed: PK Sekar Babu

Southern Railway announces special trains between Rameswaram and Banaras

TN jaggery producers seek inclusion in Pongal gift scheme to revive traditional industry

20 injured as mob attack forces cancellation of James' concert in Bangladesh

Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting