Ram Nath Kovind has been chosen NDA’s presidential candidate. Ram Nath Kovind is at present the Governor of Bihar. A Dalit leader, 71-year-old Kovind has also served as the head of the BJP SC and ST wings. He has been a member of Rajya Sabha for two terms –1994-2000 and 2000- 2006. He has also been the national spokesperson of the BJP. He had addressed the United Nations in 2002.
| Real Name |
Ram Nath Kovind
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| Born | 1st October, 1945 (at Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Father's Name | Late Maiku Lal |
| Mother's Name | Late Kalavati |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse's Name | Savita Kovind |
| Children | Prashant Kumar and Swati |
| Present Address | Governor House, B.G. Camp, Patna - 800022 |
| Profession | Indian Politician, Advocate |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey |
1994 : Elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh.
2000 : Re-elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh. 2015 : Appointed as the Governor of Bihar by the President of India. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Educational Qualifications | B.Com & L.L.B. |
| Hobbies | Doing yoga |
| Physical Stats and More | |
| Height (approx.) | in Fee inches : 5, 8" |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms : 68 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | White (Semi-bald) |
