Lucknow, Oct. 14 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday felicitated former President Ram Nath Kovind at the launch of his autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', and recalled his journey from a humble background to the country's highest constitutional office.

Speaking at the event, Adityanath highlighted Kovind's early life in Paraunkh village and his determination to overcome personal hardships through education and public service.

He said, "I have had the opportunity to visit Paraunkh, the birthplace of Ram Nath Kovind, several times. The Prime Minister also visited that village. In that Paraunkh village, he was born into an extremely poor family. He lost his mother at a young age......