Chhattisgarh CM congratulates President-elect Ram Nath Kovind

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today congratulated President-elect Ram Nath Kovind on his victory.

Singh congratulated Kovind for being elected as the 14th President of India and his tremendous victory in the presidential polls, an official statement said.

Kovind is a leader connected with common people. He has served as advocate of high court, member of Rajya Sabha, Governor of Bihar, and has long experience of working in various sectors in his public life, Singh said.

Kovind has worked hard for betterment of Dalit community and underprivileged sections of society while protecting their interests, he added.

The Chief Minister expressed hope that the competent leadership of Kovind and his administrative experience will be beneficial for the country, the release said.

Kovind, the ruling NDA coalition s candidate, was today elected as India's 14th President with an overwhelming majority of votes from the country's lawmakers.

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