Ethnic minority woman wins India’s presidential election
2 years, 5 months ago

Ethnic minority woman wins India’s presidential election

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A woman who hails from a minority ethnic community was chosen Thursday as India’s new president, a largely ceremonial position. Droupadi Murmu, a leader from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, was elected by the Indian Parliament and state legislatures in voting held Monday, making her the first president from one of the country’s tribes and the second-ever woman to hold the position. Murmu, 64, who hails from the eastern state of Odisha and was governor of Jharkhand state from 2015-2021, is a member of the Santal ethnic minority, one of India’s largest tribal groups. Modi congratulated Murmu by visiting her at her residence in New Delhi, and in a tweet wrote he was “certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India’s development journey.” “Her record victory augurs well for our democracy,” Modi tweeted.

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Mehbooba Mufti faces a tough battle for political survival in hotly contested Anantnag-Rajouri
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Mehbooba Mufti faces a tough battle for political survival in hotly contested Anantnag-Rajouri

Hindustan Times  

Stakes are higher than ever for former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti contesting her fourth parliamentary election from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, once a stronghold of the People’s Democratic Party. Apart from Mufti, twenty other candidates are trying their luck from the seat which has witnessed high-pitched campaigning, with leading candidates, PDP chief Mufti, National Conference’s Mian Altaf and …

‘Symbol of equality, true inspiration for India's young women, youth’: Femina takes Prez Murmu on cover
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Symbol of equality, true inspiration for India's young women, youth’: Femina takes Prez Murmu on cover

Firstpost  

President Droupadi Murmu has featured on the cover of Femina magazine, embodying a journey defined by resolute courage, relentless determination, triumph over challenges, and a bold defiance of norms. A true wellspring of inspiration for India’s young women and our nation’s youth, she ignites their relentless pursuit of achieving their dreams,” Ambika Muttoo, Editor-in-Chief of FEMINA, affirmed. This is testimony …

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur issue, INDIA team tells President
1 year, 4 months ago

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur issue, INDIA team tells President

The Hindu  

A delegation of Opposition MPs from the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance met President Droupadi Murmu on August 2 and implored her to press upon Prime Minister Narendra to address Parliament on the prevailing situation in Manipur. Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev requested the President to fill the vacancy of nominated MPs in the Upper House with women from the …

President Droupadi Murmu's Bengal Visit Triggers Another TMC-BJP Tussle
1 year, 8 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu's Bengal Visit Triggers Another TMC-BJP Tussle

News 18  

The visit of President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal has also sparked a political face-off between the Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party. On Monday, the state’s TMC government organised a grand reception for India’s first tribal woman President, but the BJP was absent. Those who queued up to vote against her would take the centre stage & hog the …

President Murmu stresses making women made equal partners in progress of humanity - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

President Murmu stresses making women made equal partners in progress of humanity - The Hindu

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on March 8 said that the country has a good representation of women in decision-making institutions at the grassroots level but as we move up in the hierarchy, we see fewer women, she added. Lauding examples of women empowerment in the country, the article said, "In the 21st century, when we have made unimaginable progress in every …

By Making Droupadi Murmu President, BJP is Mobilising Tribal Communities for Electoral Politics - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

By Making Droupadi Murmu President, BJP is Mobilising Tribal Communities for Electoral Politics - News18

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently advised the BJP workers to perform a new experiment with social equations of our society. Through a homogeneous identity, it is assumed that this political act may mobilise tribal communities in the favour of BJP in the coming elections. Making Droupadi Murmu the President may also influence the politics of the state assembly elections in …

PM Modi lauds election of Droupadi Murmu as first tribal woman President
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi lauds election of Droupadi Murmu as first tribal woman President

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the election of Droupadi Murmu, saying that a dream of an inclusive democracy envisaged by the country’s founding fathers has been realised. Our government is also planning a museum in memory of the tribal freedom struggle.” He added that during his reign as Prime Minister, he ensured national recognition of the tribal community’s …

How Droupadi Murmu’s First Speech Hits the Right Note, Reminds of Kalam Presidency
2 years, 4 months ago

How Droupadi Murmu’s First Speech Hits the Right Note, Reminds of Kalam Presidency

News 18  

The moment that 64-year-old Droupadi Murmu’s nomination was announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the presidential polls, her win was certain — not only due to the mathematics of it but also due to the socio-political significance of her candidature. Murmu’s candidature is a tectonic shift in the way India thinks, signalling that as a country, we are aggressively …

Droupadi Murmu: Afghan envoy lauds India’s women empowerment
2 years, 4 months ago

Droupadi Murmu: Afghan envoy lauds India’s women empowerment

Live Mint  

Farid Mamundzay, the ambassador of Afghanistan to India, expressed his gratitude for Droupadi Murmu's selection as the country's new leader and made comparisons between her ascent and the appalling treatment of Afghan women under the Taliban. "Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu - A woman from a marginalized tribe takes India's highest office at a time when Afghan women face erosion of …

OPINION | Droupadi Murmu as President: A watershed moment for India
2 years, 4 months ago

OPINION | Droupadi Murmu as President: A watershed moment for India

India TV News  

The swearing-in of Droupadi Murmu as India’s youngest and first tribal President marked, what Prime Minister Narendra Modi described, as “a watershed moment for India, especially for the poor, marginal and downtrodden.” She is the second woman to take over as President. Wearing a hand-woven Santhali saree that her sister-in-law brought with her to Delhi, Droupadi Murmu addressed the august …

BJP to woo tribals in poll-bound states
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP to woo tribals in poll-bound states

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Droupadi Murmu took charge as India’s 15th President, the BJP is all set to step up its tribal outreach strategy in the four poll-bound states. The BJP’s electoral record in the tribal belt has been “somewhat poor”, a party leader said. Earlier, after nominating Ms Murmu as the NDA’s candidate for President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had …

PM Hails 'Watershed Moment' as Droupadi Murmu Takes Oath as 1st Tribal President; Ex-Prez Kovind Leaves Rashtrapati Bhawan
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Hails 'Watershed Moment' as Droupadi Murmu Takes Oath as 1st Tribal President; Ex-Prez Kovind Leaves Rashtrapati Bhawan

News 18  

President Oath-taking Updates: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfil those aspirations. In her address after Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered to her the oath as the 15th President of India, Murmu thanked all MPs and MLAs for …

Anand Mahindra turns to President Droupadi Murmu for inspiration. See post
2 years, 4 months ago

Anand Mahindra turns to President Droupadi Murmu for inspiration. See post

Live Mint  

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday commemorated a significant moment in India's history, as the country's first-ever tribal President Droupadi Murmu took oath. Notably, Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as India's president on Monday, making her the first person from one of the country's marginalised tribal communities to serve as head of the country. Droupadi Murmu further added, "but …

'Very impressed': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot praises Murmu on her maiden speech
2 years, 5 months ago

'Very impressed': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot praises Murmu on her maiden speech

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot praised newly sworn-in president Droupadi Murmu after she delivered her maiden speech on Monday. File photo of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. In the acceptance speech after the ceremony, the 64-year-old leader said her elevation to the president's office is not only her own achievement but that of every poor of the country. She further …

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India

The Hindu  

Droupadi Murmu took oath of office as the 15th President of India on Monday and created history by being the first tribal head of State and the second woman to occupy the country’s highest constitutional post. That I attained the post of President is not my personal achievement, it is the achievement of every poor person in India,” she said …

A sweet reminder of Droupadi Murmu’s humble roots at her swearing-in
2 years, 5 months ago

A sweet reminder of Droupadi Murmu’s humble roots at her swearing-in

Firstpost  

In a speech after taking oath as India’s first tribal President, Droupadi Murmu spoke about her humble beginnings and the Santhal revolution. Her brother carried Arisa pitha, a traditional sweet for Murmu, and her sister-in-law gifted her a Jhal saree, worn by Santhal women on occasions President Droupadi Murmu created history as she took the oath to the highest constitutional …

India Gets Its Youngest & First Tribal Woman at Top Office as Droupadi Murmu Takes Oath as President
2 years, 5 months ago

India Gets Its Youngest & First Tribal Woman at Top Office as Droupadi Murmu Takes Oath as President

News 18  

President-elect Droupadi Murmu on Monday took the oath of office of the highest constitutional post in the country, followed by thunderous applause at the Central Hall of the Parliament. Murmu is the second woman President of the country, first-ever tribal woman to hold the highest Constitutional post and the first President to be born in independent India. President Murmu also …

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today

Live Mint  

Newly-elected President of India who hails from the tribal community and was a Jharkhand Governor, Droupadi Murmu is all set to take oath at the top constitutional position on Monday. Murmu will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Central Hall for the oath ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra …

President Droupadi Murmu assumes office of the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan | HIGHLIGHTS
2 years, 5 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu assumes office of the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan | HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Born in a Santali tribal family on June 30, 1958, in Uparbeda village coming under Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, she had her education from Bhubaneswar and went on to work first as a junior assistant in the State Irrigation and Power Department from 1979 to 1983. After this short stint as a clerk, she became a teacher at Sri Aurobindo …

Droupadi Murmu's historic oath-taking cermony today as she becomes 15th President of India | 10 points
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu's historic oath-taking cermony today as she becomes 15th President of India | 10 points

India TV News  

Droupadi Murmu Oath Taking Ceremony: President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday. Murmu, India's first tribal woman to become President, will take the oath of office followed by a 21 gun salute, the home ministry said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Droupadi Murmu's victory in the …

Droupadi Murmu's victory a reply to those who pay lip service to tribal empowerment, but divide communities: Home Minister Amit Shah
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu's victory a reply to those who pay lip service to tribal empowerment, but divide communities: Home Minister Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 23 termed Droupadi Murmu's election as India's President a "historic event", and said her victory was a reply to those who only talk about empowerment of tribals, but divide communities. He said empowerment of tribals is achieved not by talking about it, but through the moves such as these Mr. Shah added that …

Odisha’s tale of two presidents, Droupadi Murmu and VV Giri
2 years, 5 months ago

Odisha’s tale of two presidents, Droupadi Murmu and VV Giri

Firstpost  

Droupadi Murmu from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj has become the first tribal woman to reach the highest office in India. In 1969, VV Giri from Berhampur became the only President to have won with a margin of less than one lakh votes On Thursday, Droupadi Murmu entered the golden pages of history after registering an impressive victory against Yashwant Sinha to become …

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life
2 years, 5 months ago

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life

Firstpost  

Born to an impoverished family belonging to the Santhal tribe, Murmu’s life was full of difficulties and personal tragedies New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has more than 300 rooms. This place is much in contrast to the simple life India’s president-elect Droupadi Murmu has been leading. Appointment as #Jharkhand Governor pic.twitter.com/8eFLzmpZP4 — Rupashree Nanda July 21, 2022 Murmu who belongs …

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu’s victory in the Presidential polls on Thursday a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s commitment to “tribals’ rights and naari shakti”. I also thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for giving us opportunity to witness this historical moment.” Thousands of people from different tribes of Assam …

Droupadi Murmu becomes first tribal President: A look at women's power club in India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu becomes first tribal President: A look at women's power club in India

Firstpost  

Droupadi Murmu joins the league of powerful woman leaders like Indira Gandhi and Sushma Swaraj. Pratibha Patil A former governor of Rajasthan, Pratibha Patil became the first female President of India on 25 July 2007. Sushma Swaraj Swaraj became the first female chief minister of Delhi in October 1998, which also made her the first female chief minister from the …

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Droupadi Murmu has become the …

How Droupadi Murmu’s presidency will be in sync with ethos of New India
2 years, 5 months ago

How Droupadi Murmu’s presidency will be in sync with ethos of New India

Firstpost  

It is an India that has broken away now from the old pseudo-secularist manner that was a formula for state-administered discrimination against the majority of its people. It is now inclusive, but with a strong emphasis on its Hindu mainstays Even as counting of votes of MPs from seven states was completed by late afternoon on the 21st of July …

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President
2 years, 5 months ago

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President

India TV News  

It was a proud moment for India on Thursday when Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India. BJP President J P Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Dharmendra Pradhan went to Murmu’s residence to congratulate her on being elected President. Already, BJP has chalked out plans for celebrating Murmu’s …

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President

The Hindu  

The election of Droupadi Murmu as India’s 15th President is rich in symbolism. In the 75th year of the country’s Independence, Ms. Murmu becomes the second woman to occupy the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the first member of a tribal community to do so. Ms. Murmu’s election is a milestone in the journey of tribal empowerment, though she is by no …

Presidential Election : Will the fate of tribals change as Murmu is bcoming the new President ?
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Election : Will the fate of tribals change as Murmu is bcoming the new President ?

ABP News  

NDA's Draupadi Murmu on Thursday scripted history as she won the presidential election to become the first tribal woman set to occupy India's top constitutional post. Murmu crossed the 50 per cent mark to defeat Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha. Draupadi Murmu, who also served as Governor Of Jharkhand between 2015-2021, will succeed Ram Nath Kovind to become India’s 15th President. …

PM Modi, Amit Shah congratulate Droupadi Murmu on historic victory
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi, Amit Shah congratulate Droupadi Murmu on historic victory

The Hindu  

As it became clear by Thursday evening that Droupadi Murmu was all set to be elected to the office of the President of India, even before the results were announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Ms. Murmu’s Delhi residence to congratulate her. Prime Minister tweeted that “at a time when …

BJP holds roadshow in Delhi to celebrate Droupadi Murmu's win
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP holds roadshow in Delhi to celebrate Droupadi Murmu's win

India Today  

The BJP’s Delhi unit held a grand roadshow in the national capital to celebrate Droupadi Murmu’s victory in the presidential election. Droupadi Murmu will become India’s first tribal and second woman president. BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi, Manoj Tiwari, Ramesh Bidhuri, including the party's state unit president Adesh Gupta and others joined the rally with many tribal people and folk dancers …

How Droupadi Murmu, a tribal girl who dared to dream, became India’s 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

How Droupadi Murmu, a tribal girl who dared to dream, became India’s 15th President

Hindustan Times  

Sixty-three-year-old Tapati Mandal did not know it then, but two simple words she heard one morning in 1964 were destined to be the beginning of a miraculous story. Droupadi Murmu, became the 15th President of India, and the country’s first woman tribal commander-in-chief. Fifty-five years later, on July 21, 64-year-old Droupadi Tudu, now Droupadi Murmu, became the 15th President of …

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be elected to the position and the youngest as well. ‘India scripts victory’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to greet Ms. Murmu at her residence in New Delhi after the third round of counting showed that …

India elects its 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

India elects its 15th President

Hindustan Times  

The President is the head of the state but not of the executive. These words by BR Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, in 1948, sum up the exalted position, one gilded in prestige but shorn of executive teeth or legislative muscle. Into this illustrious, if somewhat chequered, list was inducted a new name on Thursday when former Jharkhand governor …

Tribal Leader, Youngest & Born in Independent India: The Many Firsts Murmu Brings to Rashtrapati Bhavan
2 years, 5 months ago

Tribal Leader, Youngest & Born in Independent India: The Many Firsts Murmu Brings to Rashtrapati Bhavan

News 18  

Droupadi Murmu, elected India’s 15th President last week, was sworn-in by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday. Murmu, who won by a wide margin against Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, is the first tribal leader to occupy India’s highest constitutional office. She is not only the first tribal headed for the Rashtrapati Bhavan, but, at the age of 64, …

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president
2 years, 5 months ago

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president

India Today  

Droupadi Murmu, the NDA’s presidential candidate, will be the new occupant of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu has crossed the 50 per cent mark at the end of the third round of counting to become the country’s first tribal and the second women president. 64-year-old Murmu, who found backers across party lines along her campaign trail, registered an easy win over …

PM Modi congratulates India’s 15th President Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi congratulates India’s 15th President Droupadi Murmu

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated President-elect Droupadi Murmu and said that she had become a symbol of hope for Indian society, especially for the poor and marginalised. “Elated by all of the support from my all political colleagues Ministers, MP's and MLA's from all -around India for choosing me to serve as the 15th President in the world's largest democratic …

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’
2 years, 5 months ago

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening visited BJP-led NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence to congratulate her soon after she emerged victorious in the Presidential election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is set to be the first tribal woman President of India, in New Delhi, Thursday, “Smt. "Up to this round, the cumulative total …

Droupadi Murmu India’s New President; PM Modi, Nadda, Opposition Leaders Extend Best Wishes
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu India’s New President; PM Modi, Nadda, Opposition Leaders Extend Best Wishes

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Droupadi Murmu for emerging victorious in the presidential poll saying India has scripted history with a daughter from a tribal community being elected the first citizen of the country. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.— Rahul Gandhi July 21, 2022 देश के 15वें राष्ट्रपति के रूप में …

All you need to know about Droupadi Murmu, 15th President of India
2 years, 5 months ago

All you need to know about Droupadi Murmu, 15th President of India

Live Mint  

BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu secured an emphatic win over his rival and Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. Everything you need to know about Droupadi Murmu: Murmu, the tribal leader from Odisha and former governor of Jharkhand, had filed her nomination last month with Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing over her papers to Returning Officer PC Mody. Soon after Murmu …

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president

Firstpost  

Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the 15th president of India. She will succeed Ram Nath Kovind whose term ends on 24 July New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu on Thursday scripted history by being elected as India’s first tribal woman president. Nominated by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate former Union minister Yashwant Sinha to …

India's only tribal President, Droupadi Murmu boasts of many firsts
2 years, 5 months ago

India's only tribal President, Droupadi Murmu boasts of many firsts

Firstpost  

Droupadi Murmu is no stranger to having firsts to her name — she was the first woman governor of India and will also become the first President to be born after Independence The votes are in and tallied and Droupadi Murmu has been declared the 15th President of India. With this, Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal President. First woman …

Droupadi Murmu creates history, elected first tribal president of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu creates history, elected first tribal president of India

Hindustan Times  

Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's presidential candidate, on Thursday scripted history by becoming India's first tribal president in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin against Sinha after receiving over 64 per cent valid votes in a day-long counting of ballots of MPs and MLAs, comprising the electoral college, to succeed Ram Nath …

Presidential Poll Result: Murmu declared winner as counting concludes
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Poll Result: Murmu declared winner as counting concludes

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party worker touches sweets to a picture of India's President elect Droupadi Murmu at her temporary residence after she was elected as country's new president in New Delhi. Presidential Election Result 2022: Bharatiya Janata Party's Droupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th president on Thursday as counting of votes concluded. Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin …

Droupadi Murmu's hometown ready for celebration as India gets its 15th President today. Top updates
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu's hometown ready for celebration as India gets its 15th President today. Top updates

Hindustan Times  

As India will get its 15th President on Thursday, Odisha's Rairangpur, the native place of NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, began preparations anticipating Murmu's victory in the contest against Yashwant Sinha. "We are preparing 20,000 laddus and have put up 100 banners congratulating Murmu, who has her house in our town," local BJP leader Tapan Mahanta said. Yashwant Sinha, a …

2022 Indian presidential election result | Updates
2 years, 5 months ago

2022 Indian presidential election result | Updates

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be elected to the position and the youngest as well. “We have faith that as the constitutional guardian of the Republic of India, you will preserve the glorious history of protecting the democratic rights of the country’s citizens,” …

President Droupadi Murmu gets wishes from Kangana Ranaut, Tamannaah Bhatia & other celebs
2 years, 5 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu gets wishes from Kangana Ranaut, Tamannaah Bhatia & other celebs

India TV News  

Droupadi Murmu has been elected as the 15th President of India after defeating opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha by a huge margin leading in all three rounds. She wrote, "India's 15th President-Draupadi Murmu, 2nd woman President of India, Congratulations Madam President, #DroupadiMurmu." Take a look: Image Source : INSTAGRAM/ KANGANA RANAUT Droupadi Murmu Actress Tamannaah Bhatia also shared a picture of …

Droupadi Murmu and the coming of a new age
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu and the coming of a new age

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance’s presidential pick Droupadi Murmu has been making headlines since the announcement of her candidature. Hailing from a predominantly tribal district of Odisha, Mayurbhanj, Murmu’s work as a State functionary in various capacities is remembered as one of bold decisions, grit, and humility. Murmu will symbolise the coming of a new age in India, ushering in the …

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