President pays homage to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

 

by IANS |

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday paid homage to former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on his birth anniversary.

Kovind paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Ahmed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan itself, a communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Ahmed, the fifth President of the country, had occupied office from August 24, 1974, till February 11, 1977. He was born on May 13, 1905, and passed away on February 11, 1977, while in office.

Latest News
Assam bypolls: BJP's ally AGP fields MP’s wife from Bongaigaon seat Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 05:01 PM
Myanmar: 8 dead, 18 missing in ferry accident Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 04:59 PM
J&K LG directs immediate financial aid for Gagangir terror attack victims Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 04:37 PM
Zepto CEO credits Modi govt for mushrooming of start-ups Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 04:36 PM
Robber lynched in Bihar's Gopalganj Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 04:11 PM