Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar criticized Kovind 's appointment for being made without consulting State Government .
Governor of Bihar Ram Nath Kovind welcoming President Pranab Mukherjee at Patna on April 17 , 2017 ] ] Kovind 's appointment was criticised by then Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar as it came months before State Assembly elections and the appointment was made without consulting State Government as recommended by Sarkaria Commission .
Ram Nath Kovind