Ram Nath Kovind will make an exceptional President: PM Modi

After announcing Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as the presidential candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised him on his Twitter handle. PM Modi tweeted that Ram Nath Kovind is a "farmer's son" who comes from a humble background and "Kovind's knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will benefit the nation."

Shri Ram Nath Kovind, a farmer's son, comes from a humble background. He devoted his life to public service & worked for poor & marginalised

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2017

PM Modi tweeted, "with his illustrious background in the legal arena, Shri Kovind's knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will benefit the nation."

With his illustrious background in the legal arena, Shri Kovind's knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will benefit the nation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2017

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I am sure Shri Ram Nath Kovind will make an exceptional President & continue to be a strong voice for the poor, downtrodden & marginalised.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19,

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Modi also added that the Kovind will make an exceptional President and "continue to be a strong voice for the poor, downtrodden & marginalised."