Ram Nath Kovind declared NDA’s Presidential nominee - Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind was declared as the BJP-led NDA’s nominee for the post of President of India. (Photo: Facebook)

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Ram Nath Kovind with Nitish Kumar during an event

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BJP President Amit Shah announced Ram Nath Kovind’s name after a meeting of the BJP Parliamentary board.

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Ram Nath Kovind attends a book launch function

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Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked with Congress President Sonia Gandhi as well as Manmohan Singh and informed them about NDA’s choice for the post of President of India.

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Ram Nath Kovind shows his inked finger after casting vote

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However, Amit Shah said, "There has been no discussion yet on names for vice president.”

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Ram Nath Kovind felicitated during an event

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"Kovindji has worked tirelessly for the Dalit community and the backward castes," Shah said.

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