Congratulations poured in for President-elect Ram Nath Kovind, who won a facile victory. Leading those sending congratulatory messages is Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. He also congratulated Meira Kumar, the combined Opposition candidate, for her determined effort and spirited fight.

Here are some of the congratulatory messages:

Heartiest Congratulatios to 14th President of India #RamNathKovind Ji. He will be a great upholder of values enshrined in our Constitution. pic.twitter.com/YYQahR6HMI
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 20, 2017

Congratulations to Sh. Ram Nath Kovind for being elected as the 14th President of India.
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) July 20, 2017

Celebrations in Madhya Pradesh's Guna at the house of President elect #RamNathKovind's brother. pic.twitter.com/yQdPiSh4lW
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 20, 2017

Congratulations to Ram Nath Kovind Ji, who will be our next President
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 20, 2017

Congratulations to #RamNathKovind ji for winning Presidential polls with a huge majority. His knowledge & experience will benefit India.
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) July 20, 2017

Spoke to Hon'ble Shri #RamNathKovind ji over phone and congratulated him for being elected as the new President of India.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) July 20, 2017

Heartiest congratulations to Shri #RamNathKovind Ji on his election to the Highest Constitutional Position of the country. pic.twitter.com/JYf0l3czeJ
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) July 20, 2017

There were some, who used humour to herald RSS era in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Here is a sample:

Congratulations to Shri #RamNathKovind Ji on his victory in #PresidentialPoll2017. pic.twitter.com/JcjSJDarBq
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 20, 2017

Congratulations to #RamNathKovind ji on being elected the president of India. Here it is new flag of Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/p0bF4Nu9Id
— Humor Ministry (@HumorMinistry) July 20, 2017

#PresidentialElections #RamNathKovind, the first RSS Member to become president! Congratulations to him & #RSS #BJP #PresidentRamNathKovind pic.twitter.com/uX0rOTyxpm
— Imran Solanki (@imransolanki313) July 20, 2017

Bitter critics of BJP and the RSS could not contain their disappointment. Sample this:

92 years after RSS was formed, a pracharak is PM, a RSS-BJP man is President. Historic moment! #RamNathKovind
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 20, 2017

But, BJP has its Paresh Rawals! Actor-MP, known for his satire and wit, missed no opportunity and took a potshot at Arvind Kejriwal.

Congratulations to new President of India Mr #RamNathKovind.. U won without any Dharna/protest at Ramlila Maidan. sir @ArvindKejriwal..dekho
— Paresh Rawal (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) July 20, 2017