Former President Ram Nath Kovind has said that the last 8 year period of the Narendra Modi government has been remarkable and historic in many ways for the development of the country.<br />''<br />''In his article which coincides with the birthday of the Prime Minister, Mr Kovind mentioned that the indelible imprint of Babasaheb BR Ambedkar's ideals is visible everywhere in the governance model of Mr Modi.<br />''<br />''Mr Kovind said he considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a true follower of Babasaheb because he has made 'Nation First' his motto.<br />''<br />''The Former President added that Mr Modi adopted Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas' as the mantra of his governance system and made good governance, social harmony and discipline, the identity of the government.<br />''<br />''Mr Kovind highlighted that while saluting the stairs of Parliament after being elected as the Prime Minister, he had said that his government would be dedicated to the welfare of the country's villages, poor, farmers, oppressed, deprived, tribals, youth and women.<br />''<br />''In the last 8 years, the Prime Minister has undoubtedly made it a reality. He has been striving hard for the development of an egalitarian society.<br />''<br />''Mr Kovind said that the spirit of upliftment of Dalit, backward, tribal, women and other weaker sections of the country is visible in his every policy.<br />