Ram Nath Kovind takes oath

International Desk: Ram Nath Kovind today took oath in the Central hall of parliament to become India's 14th President. Chief Justice of India Justice JS Khehar administered the oath of office to Kovind.

After taking oath, Kovind exchanged seats with current president Pranab Mukherjee. A 21-gun salute was also fired in honour of the new president.

In his first address after swearing-in, Kovind said he is proud to follow the footsteps of former eminent Presidents like Dr. Rajendra Pra .

"I accept the position with humility and am grateful for the responsibility," Kovind said in his first tweet on the official president handle.

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