Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President on Monday

Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president

NEW DELHI- India's first president from a marginalised tribal community, Droupadi Murmu, said on Monday (July 25) after being sworn in that her election was an "achievement of every poor person in the country". Murmu's elevation to India's highest constitutional post has been seen as an important gesture of goodwill by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the communities that make...

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 1st tribal woman president

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 1st tribal woman president

Murmu takes charge: Watershed moment, says PM; wonderful example of empowerment, adds Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Droupadi Murmu taking over as India’s new President as a “watershed moment” for the country, especially the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. Home minister Amit Shah said Murmu's taking oath as the 15th President of India is a wonderful example of empowerment and Antyodaya of every section of the society.

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India’s 15th president

Droupadi Murmu becomes the first tribal woman to be elected to the country’s top constitutional post.

A watershed moment: Modi as President Murmu takes charge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Droupadi Murmu’s election to the Presidential office as a “watershed moment” for the country, especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden.

India's new era: Draupadi Murmu Becomes First Tribal President, Union Minister Smriti Irani Lands in 'bar' Controversy

In Khoj Khabar, senior journalist Bhasha Singh discusses the challenges before the country's first tribal president, Draupadi Murmu.