Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished President Ram Nath Kovind on his 74th birthday on Tuesday. PM Modi extended his greetings saying India has gained from Kovind's insights and understanding of policy matters.
"One can always see his passion towards empowering the poor and downtrodden," the prime minister wrote on Twitter. "May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life."
President Kovind was born on this day in 1945 near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Other leaders also extended their best wishes to President Kovind.