President of India powers: As the constitutional head, the president is the custodian of the Constitution and is also vested with numerous powers. President Murmu's term of office will be of five years till July 24, 2027.
Droupadi Murmu News: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana administered the oath of 15th President of India to Droupadi Murmu in the Central Hall of Parliament today.
Droupadi Murmu news: Murmu was escorted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Central Hall.
Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. The ceremony was held at the central hall of Parliament, where Chief Justice of India NV Ramana administered the oath of the office of the President to her.
Droupadi Murmu won the election by an overwhelming margin against Sinha after receiving over 64 per cent of valid votes of MPs and MLAs, comprising the electoral college, to succeed Ram Nath Kovind to become the country's 15th president.
Droupadi Murmu Oath Taking Ceremony: She will be the first President to be born after independence and is the youngest to occupy the top post. She is also the second woman to become the President.
Droupadi Murmu created history by becoming the youngest president. As she was announced as the 15th PResident of India, congratulatory wishes started to pour in. Amul was not behind either. Here's how the dairy band wished her.
President-elect Droupadi Murmu will be the first President to be born after independence and is the youngest to occupy the top post. She is also the second woman to become the President.
He said empowerment of tribals is achieved not by talking about it, but through the moves like these (Murmu's election). Shah added that a person belonging to a tribal Santhal community and coming from a very backward region, occupying the country's top post is a "huge victory of democracy".
Droupadi Murmu swearing-in ceremony: The Personnel Ministry issued an order to all central government ministries stating that the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect of India will be held in the Central Hall of the Parliament House on July 25.
Droupadi Murmu bagged 64.03 percent of the electoral college votes, while her contender Yashwant Sinha got 35.97 percent votes. Murmu got votes from 540 MPs and 2,284 MLAs. She received 100 percent votes from Nagaland, Sikkim and Andhra Pradesh.
Droupadi Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin against Yashwant Sinha after receiving over 64 per cent valid votes in a day-long counting of ballots of MPs and MLAs. Twitter is celebrating!
Droupadi Murmu news: Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday by becoming India's first tribal President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.
Droupadi Murmu wins Presidential election: Data provided to India TV showed that 126 MLAs and 17 MPs from different assemblies cross-voted in the tribal leader's support.
Droupadi Murmu wins Presidential Election: Droupadi Murmu's brother said he's very happy to be the brother of the President of India.
Droupadi Murmu, the low-profile politician is believed to be deeply spiritual and a keen practitioner of the meditation techniques of the Brahma Kumaris, a movement she embraced after she lost her husband, two sons, mother and brother in the just six years between 2009-2015.
Droupadi Murmu wins Presidential Election: Congratulating NDA's candidate, PM Modi said, "At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President".
President Droupadi Murmu secured victory in the Presidential poll on Thursday after defeating Yashwant Sinha. Bollywood celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Tamannaah Bhatia among others wished the 15th president of the country.
Droupadi Murmu wins President elections: Revellers gathered outside her residence in Rairangpur town in Mayubhanj, as well as her in-laws’ home in the district's Pahadpur village, and played tribal music and danced to its tunes.
Droupadi Murmu becomes 15th President of India: Droupadi Murmu crossed the 50% mark of total valid votes at the end of the third round of counting, however, the final tally is still awaited. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Murmu on being elected the President.
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