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Presidential swearing-in: India watched with pride as Droupadi Murmu took oath as President, says PM Modi ‘Johar! Namaskar!’ Droupadi Murmu’s first tweet as she becomes 15th President of India My election is proof that poor can dream and also fulfil those dreams, says Droupadi Murmu Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India’s 15th President. She is the youngest President of India who was born in independent India. President-elect Droupadi Murmu, who hails from the tribal community, will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. The ceremony of the assumption of office will take place in the Central Hall of Parliament. Murmu will be escorted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Central Hall. Once Droupadi Murmu reaches there, the National Anthem will be played in the Central Hall. Then, Droupadi Murmu will take the oath of office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana. On 22 July, the former Jharkhand governor Murmu registered a historic win over her rival Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential election, becoming the first woman tribal candidate and the second woman in the country to occupy the highest office in the country. The NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu was officially declared as the 15th President of the country after the conclusion of the counting of votes on Thursday. Murmu received 2,824 votes with a value of 6,76,803 while her opponent Yashwant Sinha secured 1,877 votes with a value of 3,80,177. A total of 4,809 MPs and MLAs cast their votes in the polling that took place on July 18. Secretary General of Rajya Sabha and the Returning Officer for Presidential Election 2022, PC Mody handed over the certificate to President-elect Droupadi Murmu at her residence in Delhi. Soon after the completion of the third round of counting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda met Murmu at her residence in the national capital and extended greetings for her victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Droupadi Murmu on her election as new President of the country and said she has emerged as a ray of hope for citizens, especially the poor, the marginalised and the downtrodden. Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his best wishes to Droupadi Murmu who will succeed him in the highest office of the country. Wishes poured in from the political fraternity across party lines on the victory of Murmu who will be India’s first tribal president. Odisha’s Rairangpur village, the native place of Droupadi Murmu erupted in celebrations in anticipation of Droupadi Murmu’s victory. A large crowd gathered outside BJP headquarters in Delhi earlier to celebrate her victory. 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 Integral Education Centre at Rairangpur till 1997. Murmu commenced her journey in the field of politics in 1997 by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was first elected as the councillor of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat and then went on to become the chairperson of the same panchayat in 2000. Later, she also served as the national vice president of the BJP Scheduled Tribe Morcha. Murmu became a member of the council of ministers in the BJP and Biju Janata Dal coalition government in Odisha, first becoming the minister of state with independent charge for commerce and transportation from March 2000 to August 2022 and then minister for fisheries and animal resources development from August 2002 to May 2004. A legislator from Rairangpur assembly constituency in the years 2000 and 2004, she was conferred Nilkhantha Award for the best MLA by the Odisha assembly in 2007. In 2015, Murmu became the first woman governor of Jharkhand. She also became the first woman tribal leader from Odisha to be appointed as the governor of a state. Reports earlier claimed that Murmu was shortlisted for the top position in 2017 as well. She herself acknowledged it when the BJP leadership announced her candidature this time. However, during her political journey, she faced several lows in her life. Her husband Shyam Charan Murmu, passed away in 2014. She also lost both of her sons all in a span of just 4 years. Murmu devoted her life to serving society, empowering poor, downtrodden and marginalized sections of society. She has rich administrative experience and an outstanding gubernatorial tenure in Jharkhand. Murmu has made a special identity in public life by spreading awareness about education in tribal society and serving the public for a long time as a public representative. The President of India is the head of state in India. He/She is considered the first citizen of the country, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers. According to article 60 of the constitution, the primary duty of the President of India is to uphold, defend, and preserve the Indian constitution and the law. The president appoints the Chief Justice of India and other judges on the advice of the chief justice. The President of India is elected by the elected representatives of the parliament and the state legislature. The electoral college elects the President of India and the representation of its members is proportionate. The term of the President of India is of 5 years and no law can be implemented in India without the President’s signature. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday addressed the nation on the last day of his office, expressing a belief that the country is capable of making the 21st century as the one belonging to India. “Five years ago, you put faith in me and elected me as the president. I express my gratitude to all the Indians and their public representatives,” he said in a televised address to the nation. Later, Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday hosted dinner for President-elect Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union council of ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. President Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India on July 25, 2017 for a five-year term. Droupadi Murmu will be sworn in as the next President on Monday. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Presidential swearing-in: Ram Nath Kovind leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan, makes his way to new house at Janpath Road
The Centre has allotted 12 Janpath, a palatial bungalow in the heart of New Delhi to outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind
 "Presidential swearing-in: Ram Nath Kovind leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan, makes his way to new house at Janpath Road")
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Former President Ram Nath Kovind leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan
Former President Ram Nath Kovind leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan, arrives at his new residence on Janpath Road.
Delhi | Former President Ram Nath Kovind leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan, arrives at his new residence on Janpath Road pic.twitter.com/Fu2UmnXsx3
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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Droupadi Murmu gave a message of hope and compassion in her address, says PM Modi
In her address after taking oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasised on India's accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. pic.twitter.com/I2DEO5wHbO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2022
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India watched with pride as Droupadi Murmu took oath as President: PM Modi
The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure. pic.twitter.com/xcqBqRt2nc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2022
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Historic moment for Indian democracy, says Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said that Droupadi Murmu’s election as the President of India proves Modi’s government’s commitment to the empowerment of tribals.
The election of Droupadi Murmu as the President of India is a historic moment for Indian democracy, Shah said.
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Droupadi Murmu assumes the office of the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu assumes the office of the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Former President Ram Nath Kovind also present with her.
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
(Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/36Cnyyvqs5
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PM Narendra Modi, V-P Venkaiah Naidu arrive for Tri-Services Guard of Honour for President Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other ministers and dignitaries arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Tri-Services Guard of Honour for the newly sworn-in President, Droupadi Murmu.
LIVE: Tri Services Guard of Honour for President Smt Droupadi Murmu and former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://t.co/1ZjNAaEq59
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 25, 2022
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A sweet reminder of Droupadi Murmu’s humble roots at her swearing-in
Only the second woman to become president, Murmu added a personal touch to the ceremony. She belongs to the Santhal (also spelt as Santals) tribe, the third largest scheduled tribe community in India after the Gonds and Bhils, who are spread across Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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Droupadi Murmu: My election is proof that poor in India can dream and fulfill those dreams
President Murmu said that the people who were devoid of development for years, the poor, Dalits, backward, the tribals, can see her as their reflection
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‘Johar! Namaskar!’ Droupadi Murmu’s first tweet as she becomes 15th President of India
In her first tweet as President, Droupadi Murmu greeted the country with “Johar, Namaskar” and said Indians’ wishes would give her strength to fulfil her duties in the highest office.
Johar! Namaskar!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 25, 2022
I humbly greet all the fellow citizens from this sacred Parliament, a symbol of the hopes, aspirations and rights of all the citizens of India.
Your affection, trust and support will be my greatest strength in discharging my functions and responsibilities.
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The tradition of 25 July and Droupadi Murmu’s swearing-in as 15th President of India
Records show that since 1977, successive Presidents have taken the oath of office on 25 July.
Murmu’s swearing-in on 25 July makes her the 10th successive President to take oath on 25 July since 1977. At 64, Murmu is the youngest and India’s first president to be born after Independence.
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives back at Rashtrapati Bhavan
After taking oath and addressing the nation as the 15th President of India, Droupadi Murmu arrived back at the Rashtrapati Bhavan along with former president, Ram Nath Kovind.
President Murmu receives ceremonial salute at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu receives a ceremonial salute at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Former President Ram Nath Kovind also present with her. pic.twitter.com/2qtKnK0pKC
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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President Murmu greets PM, MPs and other dignitaries
President Droupadi Murmu greets PM Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Chief Minister and other dignitaries at the Central Hall of the Parliament.
President Droupadi Murmu greets PM Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and other dignitaries who attended her swearing-in ceremony at the Central Hall of the Parliament.
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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My nomination reflection of dreams, capabilities of crores of women, says Droupadi Murmu
“My nomination has blessings of the poor behind it, it’s a reflection of the dreams and capabilities of crores of women," President Droupadi Murmu stated in her first address after taking oath.
Satisfying to me that the people who were devoid of development for years -the poor, Dalits, backward, the tribals- can see me as their reflection. My nomination has blessings of the poor behind it, it's a reflection of the dreams &capabilities of crores of women: President Murmu pic.twitter.com/b2IJ8lcLOC
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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The poor can dare to dream now, says Draupadi Murmu
Murmu said that without the blessings of the country’s poor, she wouldn’t have come so far.
Satisfying to me that the people who were devoid of development for years -the poor, Dalits, backward, the tribals- can see me as their reflection. My nomination has blessings of the poor behind it, it's a reflection of the dreams &capabilities of crores of women: President Murmu pic.twitter.com/b2IJ8lcLOC
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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First President to be born in independent India, says Murmu
Addressing the nation after being sworn in as the 15th President of India, Droupadi Murmu Monday stated that she was honoured to take charge at a time India is completing 75 years of Independence. She added that she was the first President to be born in independent India.
I am the first President of the country who was born in independent India. We will have to speed up our efforts to meet the expectations that our freedom fighters had with the citizens of independent India: President Droupadi Murmu
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
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Droupadi Murmu takes oath
Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. She is the first tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional post in the country.
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India gets its second President from Odisha
Murmu is the second President from Odisha, after VV Giri, who had served as the fourth President of India from 1969 to 1974.
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Murmu sworn in as India’s 15th President
CJI NV Ramana administers oath of office to President-elect Droupadi Murmu.
CJI NV Ramana administers oath of office, President-elect Droupadi Murmu becomes the 15th President of India.
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
She 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 pic.twitter.com/qXd9Kzcg2z
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Odisha’s tale of two presidents, Droupadi Murmu and VV Giri
Droupadi Murmu from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj has become the first tribal woman to reach the highest office in India. However, she isn’t the first President from the state. In 1969, VV Giri from Berhampur became the only President to have won with a margin of less than one lakh votes
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India’s only tribal President, Droupadi Murmu boasts of many firsts
Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal President. She will now take the oath of office on 25 July and replace Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
At 64, Murmu will be the youngest occupant of Rashtrapati Bhavan. She is younger by a month to the sixth President Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy who was 64 years and two months when he took office.
Murmu will also become only the second woman to hold the First Citizen’s office after Pratibha Patil.
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The many perks Droupadi Murmu will enjoy as president
As the First Citizen of India, Droupadi Murmu will be allowed a slew of privileges including free housing and medical care for life, a custom-built Mercedes Benz with a state-of-the-art security system to travel in and a pension of Rs 2.5 lakh per month
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Murmu, Kovind leave for Parliament
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and President-elect Droupadi Murmu leave from the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament.
Delhi | Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and President-elect Droupadi Murmu leave from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament.
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath as the 15th President of India, shortly. pic.twitter.com/XqjlwPLGvl
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Murmu reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan; welcomed by Kovind
President-elect Droupadi Murmu reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her home and office for the next five years, on Monday morning where she was welcomed by outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind.
Murmu will leave for Parliament House shortly, where she will be administered oath as the 15th President of India by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana at the historic Central Hall.
Murmu was welcomed by the Kovinds who offered her a bouquet.
President Kovind then escorted her to the Presidential study for a brief meeting.
Earlier this morning, Murmu paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, father of the nation, at Raj Ghat.
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Droupadi Murmu pays homage at Rajghat
Ahead of her swearing-in ceremony, Droupadi Murmu paid tribute at the Rajghat in Delhi.
LIVE: President-elect Smt Droupadi Murmu pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat https://t.co/72sto2wDl3
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 25, 2022
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