Published 2 years ago

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President on Monday

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President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21-gun salute. Chief Justice of India N V Ramana will administer the oath of the office to her. Murmu, 64, scripted history on Thursday after defeating Opposition Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha in a one-sided contest.

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Times of India

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.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Droupadi Murmu to Take Oath as President on Monday Followed by 21 Gun Salute

Murmu, 64, scripted history on Thursday after defeating Opposition Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha in an one-sided contest

2 years ago·India

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The Hindu

No end to celebration in Odisha with Droupadi Murmu becoming 15th President of India

People of Rairangpur, the new president’s native, celebrate the occasion with dancing on the streets

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president

India's first president from a marginalised tribal community, Droupadi Murmu, said on Monday after being sworn in that her election was an "achievement of every poor person in the country".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Droupadi Murmu To Take Oath As President Monday Followed By 21 Gun Salute

President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21 gun salute.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

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.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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