India’s 14th President Ram Nath Kovind took oath in Parliament’s Central Hall in a today in a ceremony that was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all the lawmakers.
“I am thankful to you all for giving me the responsibility to be the President of India,” Mr Kovind said in his address. “I come from a humble background. The journey has been long.”
“I will stand by and represent all 125 crore fellow Indians. I understand the massive responsibility that this is. Former Presidents — from Rajendra Prasad to Pranab Mukherjee — all have been great leaders…. I hope to live up to that greatness,” he said.
Kovind began the day with a visit to Rajghat, where he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He then arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, where he was greeted by President Mukherjee.
The outgoing President and Mr Kovind then drove down from the palatial Rashtrapati Bhavan which will be Mr Kovind’s new home.
