Ram Nath Kovind takes oath as India's 14th President
Ram Nath Kovind was sworn-in as India's 14th President on Tuesday at the oath-taking ceremony held at the Central Hall of the Parliament. He was administered the oath of the office by the Chief Justice of India JS Khehar. Kovind, who defeated Opposition candidate Meira Kumar after securing over 65% votes, is the country's second Dalit President after KR Narayanan.
Ram Nath Kovind took oath as India's 14th President today. Kovind was sworn-in by Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar at the Central Hall of Parliament House. WATCH LIVE Ram Nath Kovind, 71, is second Dalit President after KR Narayanan to walk into the 340-room Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kovind defeated Congress-led Opposition's candidate former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar by a handsome margin of 65.2 per cent votes.LATEST UPDATES:I bow to 125 crore citizens and promise to stay true to the trust they have bestowed on me : #PresidentKovindpic.twitter.com/HIi7xCq8iiRam Nath Kovind sworn in as the 14th President of India pic.twitter.com/ThzEFb3WteHonoured to be sworn in as the 14th President of India; would be carrying out my responsibilities with all humility #PresidentKovindDelhi: President-elect #RamNathKovind on his way to Rashtrapati Bhawan. He will be sworn in as President of India shortly pic.twitter.com/4qnAHuefsADelhi: #RamNathKovind's family members arrive at the Parliament ahead of his swearing-in, say they are extremely happy and proud. pic.twitter.com/oV9z0V5jLhDelhi: President-elect #RamNathKovind & his wife Savita Kovind pay tributes at Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/HtbdVHr8qfDelhi: President-elect #RamNathKovind leaves his residence for Rajghat. He will be sworn in as the 14th President of India, today. pic.twitter.com/jlZergegEiALSO READ: All you need to know about Ram Nath Kovind, 14th President of India15 initiatives President Pranab Mukherjee will always be remembered for