New Delhi: Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in to the highest constitutional post in India, the Presidency, on Tuesday. More From Livemint »Here are some key positions held by India’s new President in the past:■ Bihar governor: Kovind was nominated as the governor of Bihar in 2015. As Bihar governor, Kovind received praise for constituting a judicial commission to probe irregularities in promotion of undeserving teachers, mismanagement of funds and appointment of undeserving candidates in universities. In 2003, as Koli Samaj president, Kovind, demanded tougher laws to curb the growing incidents of atrocities on Dalits, a report in The Hindu said. President Kovind is also a member of the SC / ST Welfare Committee of Parliament, Ministry of home affairs, Petroleum Ministry, Social Justice.

Source: Mint July 25, 2017 12:33 UTC