structure provides largely ceremonial role for president,but Kovind, 71, and will contain a key role during political crisesRam Nath Kovind,a low-caste politician backed by the ruling Hindu nationalist-led coalition, easily won India’s presidential election on Thursday, and tightening the government’s hold on positions of power.
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Source: theguardian.com