With Droupadi Murmu’s presidential nomination, great expectations on the ground
2 years, 5 months ago

With Droupadi Murmu’s presidential nomination, great expectations on the ground

The Hindu  

On July 1, Pahadpur, a nondescript village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, looked decked out for a festival. Not a ‘rubber stamp’ As a former Governor of Jharkhand, Ms. Murmu has played a significant role in preventing the dilution of tribal land laws. Ever since June 21, when BJP chief J.P. Nadda announced Ms. Murmu as NDA’s Presidential candidate, many tribal aspirations have resurfaced. The biggest gainer from Ms. Murmu’s success will be the BJP, which seeks to strengthen its base among the tribal communities, says Rabi Dash, a Bhubaneswar-based political commentator. “For the first time since Independence, a tribal woman will have the good fortune of becoming India’s President,” party supremo Shibu Soren said in a statement, directing his MLAs and MPs to vote for Ms. Murmu on July 18.

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J&K polls: A new-gen Mufti makes debut
3 months, 1 week ago

J&K polls: A new-gen Mufti makes debut

India Today  

It has been close to 60 years now, but Fatima’s political loyalties have never wavered. “I never feel old when I vote for the Muftis,” says Fatima sitting on her porch, a few metres away from the shrine of Hazrat Baba Naseeb-ud-din Ghazi in a narrow alley of Bijbehara. Bijbehara is part of the Rajouri-Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency, and Fatima’s …

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 …

Any position for qualified people possible in India, says CM
2 years ago

Any position for qualified people possible in India, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said it is great that a tribal woman has assumed the post of President and "Droupadi Murmu's noble life as a socialist, democrat and tireless worker for the downtrodden is a great example for merit being recognised in this country." Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan said Andhra Pradesh is a highly diverse state that …

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 …

Backing Droupadi Murmu was a big dilemma for Hemant Soren, says Union Minister Arjun Munda
2 years, 4 months ago

Backing Droupadi Murmu was a big dilemma for Hemant Soren, says Union Minister Arjun Munda

Firstpost  

While refraining from saying more about Jharkhand CM Soren, the union tribal affairs minister said the decisions being made by the Modi government are to better the lives of those who have been neglected for years. New Delhi: Ever since the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha voted for Droupadi Murmu during her run for the President’s post while its coalition partner in …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory

The Hindu  

The bonhomie between Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the presidential election has ended following the elevation of Droupadi Murmu to the highest office in India and the estranged allies are ready to slog it out for cornering political space in Odisha. It seems the regional party has pre-empted by deliberately pushing the narrative of ‘brother-sister’ relationship …

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 …

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 …

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 victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz

The Hindu  

The tribal heartland in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Thursday erupted into frenzied celebrations as National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu registered an impressive victory to become the 15th President of India. In every corner of Odisha, leaders and people congratulated each other and offered sweets, elated at Ms. Murmu, the first tribal woman and daughter of the soil, becoming …

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 …

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign
2 years, 5 months ago

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign

India Today  

The mandate to choose the country's 15th president is locked, with elected representatives of Parliament and state assemblies casting their votes, the results of which will be known by July 21. But more than managing the numbers, the BJP’s extensive campaign to get India its first tribal woman president has provided the party an opportunity to earn brownie points with …

Ethnic minority woman likely to be voted Indian president
2 years, 5 months ago

Ethnic minority woman likely to be voted Indian president

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Lawmakers began voting Monday to choose India’s next president in an election expected to be won by a woman from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party who hails from a minority ethnic community. The election of Draupadi Murmu is a formality as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP controls enough seats in federal and state legislatures to push its …

Congress ally JMM, other parties back Droupadi Murmu for President
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress ally JMM, other parties back Droupadi Murmu for President

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, on Thursday, became the latest non-National Democratic Alliance’s -party to announce its support for presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. JMM being an ally of the Indian National Congress, extended its support to the presidential candidate after she visited Jharkhand seeking the party’s support. Likewise, Punjab’s Shiromani Akali Dal, having two MPs in the Lok Sabha and three MLAs …

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition

Firstpost  

The Opposition’s unity has come undone with the Shiv Sena backing Droupadi Murmu for the upcoming 18 July Presidential elections. The JD in Karnataka and Jharkhand’s JMM have also hinted their support for her Droupadi Murmu’s candidacy for President is proving to be an inspired choice for the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the last week of June, BSP chief Mayawati …

President election: JMM announces support for Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

President election: JMM announces support for Droupadi Murmu

India TV News  

President election 2022: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren said his party will support NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu in July 18 presidential election. "You are aware that Droupadi Murmu, former governor of Jharkhand and a tribal woman, is the candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The chief minister had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other NDA leaders …

Droupadi Murmu gets warm welcome in Bengaluru by CM, meets Deve Gowda
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu gets warm welcome in Bengaluru by CM, meets Deve Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Droupadi Murmu, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate, on Sunday arrived in Bengaluru city to meet former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and seek support from the JD - Janata Dal - for the presidential election set for July 18. Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu with Karnataka leaders CM Bommai, former PM Deve Gowda and former CM HD Kumaraswamy in …

Meet Raju Das: A Presidential Candidate from Assam Who has High Hopes from Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Meet Raju Das: A Presidential Candidate from Assam Who has High Hopes from Murmu

News 18  

Away from the limelight and political support for NDA’s candidate Droupadi Murmu or UPA’s Yashwant Sinha, Raju Das, 47, from Panchgram in Hailakhandi district of south Assam, has entered the fray of Presidential polls quietly, just to give “proper representation to his state on the national platform”. Das, the arts graduate who owns a pan shop in the industrial township …

Can Murmu’s election emancipate the tribals?
2 years, 5 months ago

Can Murmu’s election emancipate the tribals?

Hindustan Times  

At a time when political parties are queuing up to pledge support to the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s official candidate for president, Draupadi Murmu, news from Madhya Pradesh of another tribal woman, Rampyari Sehariya, being set ablaze for claiming land that belonged to her, couldn’t have come at a worse time. That an incident of such unbelievable brutality against a …

Droupadi Murmu meets NDA lawmakers in Bihar to seek support
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu meets NDA lawmakers in Bihar to seek support

The Hindu  

NDA’s Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu visited Patna on Tuesday and interacted with lawmakers of the ruling alliance, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to seek their support. Earlier, Mr. Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Trakishore Prasad and Renu Devi, State BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Ministers Nityanand Rai and Pashupati Kumar Paras and Lok Janshakti Party …

BSP to support Murmu, JMM meeting inconclusive
2 years, 5 months ago

BSP to support Murmu, JMM meeting inconclusive

The Hindu  

The Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday extended its support to the National Democratic Alliance’s Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu even as a meeting of the MPs and the MLAs of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, an Opposition alliance partner, convened on extending support to Ms. Murmu, ended inconclusively in Ranchi. Sources in the JMM said the party was under pressure from the …

Presidential polls: Murmu calls Jharkhand Chief Minister to seek support for her candidature
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential polls: Murmu calls Jharkhand Chief Minister to seek support for her candidature

The Hindu  

Continuing to reach out to opposition leaders, NDA Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called up JMM supremo and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking his support for her candidature, sources said. They said Ms. Murmu called Mr. Soren personally and sought support for her candidature. Ms. Murmu had also called Congress president Sonia Gandhi, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, and …

Being Droupadi Murmu — the arc of a gritty career and diverse people’s struggles
2 years, 6 months ago

Being Droupadi Murmu — the arc of a gritty career and diverse people’s struggles

The Hindu  

The announcement of former Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu’s name as the Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Alliance is historic not just because of her own political and life journey, but also for what she represents. The fact that Ms. Murmu is from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is in the opposition in the State against Mr. Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti …

Presidential polls | People across India have hailed Droupadi Murmu’s nomination, says PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls | People across India have hailed Droupadi Murmu’s nomination, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance nominee for the post of President of India, Droupadi Murmu, reached Delhi on Thursday, a day prior to her filing her nomination papers for the polls to the post to be held on July 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was with Ms. Murmu, and said that her nomination for the post of President of India “has been …

DC EDIT | Murmu as Prez will be a matter of pride for India
2 years, 6 months ago

DC EDIT | Murmu as Prez will be a matter of pride for India

Deccan Chronicle  

It has taken the Indian republic over seven decades to decide to give an adivasi woman from an extremely modest background, Draupadi Murmu, an opportunity to be the country’s President. Leaving aside the symbolic importance of a leader making it to Rashtrapati Bhavan from the most underprivileged of social strata, or succumbing to a temptation to overstate its inspirational value …

Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?

Hindustan Times  

While the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is among 17 opposition parties that have fielded former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha for the Presidential poll, the Shibu Soren-led party is likely to review its decision and back NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu who is in line to become the first tribal to hold the top most constitutional post. Though Yashwant Sinha is …

JMM in a fix, may back Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

JMM in a fix, may back Murmu

Hindustan Times  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which was one of the signatories in pitching former union minister Yashwant Sinha as the joint opposition candidate for the President’s post, is likely to review its decision and back NDA pick Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal who could occupy the top most constitutional post in the republic. Asked about his party’s position, JMM working president …

Indian Left raises questions on credentials of tribal leader Draupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian Left raises questions on credentials of tribal leader Draupadi Murmu

Op India  

On June 21, Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance announced former Governor of Jharkhand Draupadi Murmu as its Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections scheduled for July 18, 2022. While BJP was merited to give representation to a tribal woman, Murmu was called a ‘puppet of RSS’. Droupadi Murmu, who worked towards the upliftment of the tribal community in Odisha, …

Murmu to file nomination for Presidential polls on June 24
2 years, 6 months ago

Murmu to file nomination for Presidential polls on June 24

The Hindu  

The National Democratic Alliance’s Presidential candidate, former Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu, will in all likelihood file her nomination papers on Friday, June 24, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top NDA leaders. Leaders of the Biju Janata Dal and the YSRCP, who are not part of the NDA but support Ms. Murmu’s candidature for the highest post in India, …

Presidential poll: JMM in dilemma, likely to support NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential poll: JMM in dilemma, likely to support NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu

Hindustan Times  

Although the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is one of the signatories for pitching Yashwant Sinha as the joint Opposition candidate for President, the Shibu Soren-led party is likely to review its decision and back National Democratic Alliance -pick Droupadi Murmu, in line to become the first tribal to hold the post. JMM leaders say that Droupadi Murmu’s ‘personal as well as …

Presidential Polls Updates: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges All MLAs to Support Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential Polls Updates: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges All MLAs to Support Droupadi Murmu

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA named Odisha tribal leader Droupadi Murmu as its candidate for the July 18 presidential election, while former Union minister Yashwant Sinha was declared as a joint nominee by major opposition parties, including the Congress, the NCP and the TMC on Tuesday. Smt #DraupadiMurmu to the country’s highest office.— Naveen Patnaik June 22, 2022 -2017 …

PM Modi lauds Droupadi Murmu’s service to society
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi lauds Droupadi Murmu’s service to society

The Hindu  

Soon after Droupadi Murmu was named the BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, expressed confidence that she will be a "great President" and said the former Jharkhand Governor's understanding of policy matters and compassionate nature will greatly benefit the country. Will take tribal pride to new heights: Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah …

Presidential polls | Droupadi Murmu’s nomination, a proud moment for Odisha: Naveen Patnaik
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls | Droupadi Murmu’s nomination, a proud moment for Odisha: Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

Expressing his happiness over the nomination of Droupadi Murmu as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance’s Presidential nominee, Biju Janata Dal supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said it was a proud moment for the people of his State. It is indeed a proud moment for people of Odisha," Mr. Patnaik said in a tweet while congratulating …

Droupadi Murmu, NDA's President candidate says 'surprised... hope all Odisha MPs, MLAs support me'
2 years, 6 months ago

Droupadi Murmu, NDA's President candidate says 'surprised... hope all Odisha MPs, MLAs support me'

India TV News  

Highlights Droupadi Murmu said she's surprised as well as delighted on being named as NDA's President candidate Murmu has a rich experience of more than six years as a Governor Murmu had served twice as an MLA and once as a minister in Odisha President Election 2022: Droupadi Murmu, announced as BJP-led NDA's candidate for Presidential election, on Tuesday said …

The BJP makes its choice for President
2 years, 6 months ago

The BJP makes its choice for President

Hindustan Times  

The contours of the race up Raisina Hill next month became clear on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party named former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu as its nominee for the presidential poll, and the Opposition bloc picked former Union minister Yashwant Sinha. The political messaging of naming Ms Murmu, a tribal woman leader who battled extreme poverty and deprivation to …

Foothold in Odisha, J'khand & Wooing Women Voters: BJP's Masterstroke in Picking Draupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

Foothold in Odisha, J'khand & Wooing Women Voters: BJP's Masterstroke in Picking Draupadi Murmu

News 18  

In a first, the BJP made history by announcing Draupadi Murmu, a tribal woman, as the Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Alliance. By announcing Murmu, the Bharatiya Janata Party has played a masterstroke in terms of wooing the women electorate — the segment currently on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus — and the tribal population. The party’s senior leaders …

Droupadi Murmu spent her life serving society, will be a great President: PM
2 years, 6 months ago

Droupadi Murmu spent her life serving society, will be a great President: PM

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Droupadi Murmu, named as the BJP-led NDA's choice for the next President, will make a "great President". Modi said the former Jharkhand governor has devoted her life to serving society BJP's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu with PM Narendra Modi. "Droupadi Murmu Ji has devoted her life to serving society and empowering the poor, …

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