Narendra Modi congratulates both presidential candidates, says Meira Kumar's campaign 'was in spirit of democratic ethos'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind on being elected as the 14th President of India and wished him a “fruitful and inspiring tenure”.

Congratulations to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on being elected the President of India! Best wishes for a fruitful & inspiring tenure.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017

Modi also congratulated Opposition candidate Meira Kumar for her campaign.

I also congratulate @meira_kumar Ji for her campaign, which was in spirit of the democratic ethos & values we all are proud of.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017

“Congratulations to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on being elected the President of India! Best wishes for a fruitful and inspiring tenure,” Modi said on Twitter. “Gladdened by the extensive support for Kovind Ji among MPs and across various states. I thank members of the electoral college,” he added.

Gladdened by the extensive support for Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji among MPs & across various states. I thank members of the electoral college.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017

Modi also said: “I congratulate Meira Kumarji for her campaign, which was in spirit of the democratic ethos and values we all are proud of.” Modi also tweeted two pictures of his with Kovind and said: “20 years ago and the present… always been a privilege to know you, President Elect.”

20 years ago and the present…always been a privilege to know you, President Elect. pic.twitter.com/IkhnOtYf8N

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017

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NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind was on Thursday elected the 14th President of India, defeating Opposition nominee Meira Kumar.