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 Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Assam where tribal communities form a sizable chunk of the population. Wherever the BJP is asserting to come to power in states like Orissa and West Bengal, Murmu’s effect may influence the electoral politics in a big way. Thus, making Droupadi Murmu the President will have an immense impact on the tribal politics of India, and make it more homogeneous, visible and electorally impressive.

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Rahul Gandhi: Will scrap Agniveer scheme, amend GST, implement Sarna religious code for tribals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi: Will scrap Agniveer scheme, amend GST, implement Sarna religious code for tribals

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced on May 7 that the Agniveer scheme would be abolished if the INDIA bloc is voted to power, alleging that it was initiated by PM Narendra Modi and not by the Army. He also promised to amend the GST and bring out a separate Sarna religious code for tribals. Follow LIVE updates from the Lok …

The battle over Adivasi identity
8 months ago

The battle over Adivasi identity

The Hindu  

In the tribal belt of Udaipur, Banswara, and Dungarpur in the southernmost tip of Rajasthan, small signboards dot the dusty highways which lead into settlements of the Bhil Adivasi people. The signboards, mostly painted by hand and often featuring a drawing of the 16th century tribal icon, Rana Punja Bhil, mark the people in the settlements as belonging to the …

Udhayanidhi Stalin targets Sanatan Dharma again, accuses BJP of insulting President Murmu
1 year, 3 months ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin targets Sanatan Dharma again, accuses BJP of insulting President Murmu

India TV News  

Opposition leaders have been expressing surprise over President Droupadi Murmu not being invited to the important occasion of shifting Parliament to new premises. Meanwhile, DMK Youth wing leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday alleged that she was not invited to the new Parliament building, during its inauguration earlier or now, as she was a widow and hailed …

On Udhayanidhi's Droupadi Murmu comment, BJP says, ‘Why didn’t you vote for her?’
1 year, 3 months ago

On Udhayanidhi's Droupadi Murmu comment, BJP says, ‘Why didn’t you vote for her?’

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin referred to President Droupadi Murmu as an example of caste discrimination as he defended his Sanatan Dharma-malaria comment which is at the centre of a raging controversy. Tamil Nadu chief minister’s son and minister for sports, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday during an event in Chennai had said that ‘Sanathana Dharma must be eradicated like malaria …

‘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 …

India moving forward in its developmental journey with democratic methods: President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

India moving forward in its developmental journey with democratic methods: President Murmu

India TV News  

President on Indian democracy: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday noted that the democratic system in India is continuously getting stronger and is the biggest proof is the wide participation of the masses in the general elections. President Murmu said that during the 75 years since independence, India has kept its democratic values intact despite facing a host of challenges. "Our …

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 urges people to consider voting as contribution to nation building
1 year, 10 months ago

President Murmu urges people to consider voting as contribution to nation building

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As the Election Commission aims to ensure 75 per cent voter turnout in future elections, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged people to consider voting as their contribution to nation building. National awards for the best electoral practices will be presented to state and district level officers for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections during 2022 …

Congress does not respect tribals, it did not even support Murmu in polls: PM Modi
2 years ago

Congress does not respect tribals, it did not even support Murmu in polls: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NETRANG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of having no respect for the tribal community in the country, and said it even opposed the candidature of Droupadi Murmu in the presidential election held earlier this year. Addressing a public rally at Netrang, a tribal area of Bharuch district in poll-bound Gujarat, Modi also said that the entire …

Watch: Uttarakhand CM Dhami dances during Tribal Pride Day celebrations
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Uttarakhand CM Dhami dances during Tribal Pride Day celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday joined a local tribal dance troupe for a performance at an event organised by the State Tribal Research Institute on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day. Dhami had earlier flagged off the Shoba Yatra organised by the Tribal Research Institute on 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'- Tribal Pride Day at the chief minister's camp …

'No Nation Deserves Such a Prez': Known for Bizarre Remarks, Cong Leader Sparks New Row Over Murmu
2 years, 2 months ago

'No Nation Deserves Such a Prez': Known for Bizarre Remarks, Cong Leader Sparks New Row Over Murmu

News 18  

A fierce faceoff has currently taken over Twitter. It’s BJP vs Congress over a statement made by a Congress leader attacking President Droupadi Murmu that has been slammed by BJP as ‘anti-tribal’. Chairman of Unorganized Workers & Employees Congress or KKC Udit Raj had tweeted, “I hope no country gets a President like Droupadi Murmu ji. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra …

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line
2 years, 4 months ago

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line

The Hindu  

President, VP polls: what they say about BJP, Congress When the Congress was in power between 2004 and 2014, there were two elections each to the posts of President and Vice President; in power since 2014, the BJP also has had the opportunity to elect two Presidents and two Vice Presidents. The elections of Ram Nath Kovind, followed by Droupadi …

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 …

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 …

A sweet reminder of Droupadi Murmu’s humble roots at her swearing-in
2 years, 4 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 …

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 …

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election

Firstpost  

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s candidate Draupadi Murmu, who won the election, got 121 votes from Gujarat, 10 more than the BJP’s strength of 111 in the state Assembly Ahmedabad: The Gujarat unit of Congress has initiated an inquiry into the suspected cross-voting by at least seven MLAs in the 18 July presidential election, a party leader said on Friday. …

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: Destiny’s Child Born Into 'The Invisibles', Now the Face of the Indian Republic
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu: Destiny’s Child Born Into 'The Invisibles', Now the Face of the Indian Republic

News 18  

The importance of being President-elect Droupadi Murmu lies in her compelling narrative of hope: a girl born into a poor tribal community in a remote corner of India, bootstraps her way into Rashtrapati Bhavan. Once Murmu’s candidature was announced, the Biju Janata Dal and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha had no option but to vote for a ‘daughter of Odisha’ and a …

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 …

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'

News 18  

The recently held presidential election and the historic victory of Droupadi Murmu are likely to create political ripples in Kerala as the NDA candidate received an unexpected vote from the southern state. As there is no BJP legislator in the 140-member state Assembly, it was generally expected that the entire votes would be polled to opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha. The …

Amit Shah Says Election of Droupadi Murmu as President 'Great Pride' for India
2 years, 5 months ago

Amit Shah Says Election of Droupadi Murmu as President 'Great Pride' for India

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Droupadi Murmu for her election as the President of India and said it is a moment of great pride for the entire country. एक अति सामान्य जनजातीय परिवार से आने वाली NDA प्रत्याशी श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी का भारत का राष्ट्रपति चुना जाना पूरे देश के लिए अत्यंत गौरव का पल है, …

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. …

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu  

July 21, 2022 11:44 pm | Updated 11:46 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Opposition parties on Thursday congratulated NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. As the custodian of the Constitution of India, we look forward to the protection and strengthening of our constitutional values and the character of secular, democratic Indian republic.” …

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 …

President-elect Droupadi Murmu's tally boosted by cross-voting | Here's list
2 years, 5 months ago

President-elect Droupadi Murmu's tally boosted by cross-voting | Here's list

Hindustan Times  

Over 120 MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of president-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. States which saw most cross-voting by MLAs Assam: 22 Madhya Pradesh: 19 Maharashtra: 16 Uttar Pradesh: 12 Gujarat: 10 Jharkhand: 10 Bihar: 6 Chhattisgarh: 6 Rajasthan 5 Goa 4 Murmu's tribal background appeared to have drawn …

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 …

Cross-voting from Opposition members helped boost Droupadi Murmu’s tally
2 years, 5 months ago

Cross-voting from Opposition members helped boost Droupadi Murmu’s tally

Live Mint  

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday. Assam, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh assemblies witnessed a significant number of Opposition MLAs voting for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's candidate. Set to be India's first tribal and also the …

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 …

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 …

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity

Firstpost  

TMC, one of the largest Opposition parties in Parliament, said it was not consulted by the Congress before Alva was announced as the UPA’s vice president pick Heavy cross-voting amid a lack of Opposition unity paved the way for a big win for Droupadi Murmu on Thursday as she became the new President of the country, underscoring that the prospect …

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 …

Check who helmed Rashtrapati Bhawan before Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Check who helmed Rashtrapati Bhawan before Droupadi Murmu

Live Mint  

President-elect Droupadi Murmu was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who noted that she had emerged as a beacon of hope for our society, particularly the underprivileged and marginalised. The Indian National Congress candidate served the office from 1950 to 1962. The Indian National Congress had eight presidents while there were four presidents who were independent candidates. Name of President …

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