Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today congratulated Ram Nath Kovind on being elected as the 14th President of India.
The chief minister, in a telephonic conversation with Kovind, congratulated him and termed the election as good news for the people of Assam and the North East along with the rest of the country, an official release said here.
Sonowal, who was one of the proposers of Kovind as the NDA candidate, said the President-elect is well known for his strong advocacy of the rights of the weaker section of the society, social development and spread of education.
"Starting his journey from a farmer's family, Kovind Ji is now all set to adorn the top constitutional post of the country. His vast knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will immensely benefit the nation", Sonowal added.
Kovind was today elected as the country's 14th president defeating opposition's nominee Meira Kumar, a former Lok Sabha speaker.
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