Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted President Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday today.<br />'' <br />''In a tweet, Mr Modi wished Mr Kovind a long and healthy life. Prime minister said, India has gained significantly from his insights and understanding of policy matters. Mr Modi said, one can always see Mr Kovind's passion towards empowering the poor and downtrodden.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Several union ministers and other dignitaries have also extended their greetings to the President on his 74th birthday. Mr Kovind was born on this day in 1945 in rural Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.</span>