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Draupadi Murmu Biography: Birthday, Family, Daughter, Husband, Education Qualification, Previous Offices and Other Details

Draupadi murmu has become the 15th president of india. know about draupadi murmu's family, education, political career, previous offices, and other details..

Draupadi Murmu Biography: The 15th President of India Draupadi Murmu is celebrating her 65th birth anniversary today.  Draupadi Murmu is a tribal leader from Rairangpur in the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. Draupadi Murmu is a soft-spoken leader who made her way into the politics of Odisha with her sheer hard work. After winning the Presidential elections in 2022, she has become the first tribal and the second woman to hold the highest office. She contested against Yashwant Sinha, the joint opposition’s nominee for the top constitutional job.

ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତ ଦେଶବାସୀଙ୍କୁ, ବିଶେଷ କରି ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ଭକ୍ତମାନଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଓ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଜଣାଉଛି। ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା କରୁଛି ଯେ ଭକ୍ତି ଓ ସମର୍ପଣର ଏ ମହାପର୍ବ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରେ ସୁଖ, ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଆଣିଦେଉ। ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ… pic.twitter.com/j0yIzDaBw7 — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 20, 2023

भगवान जगन्नाथ की रथ यात्रा के शुभारंभ के अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों, विशेष रूप से भगवान जगन्नाथ के श्रद्धालुओं को मैं हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देती हूं। मैं महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि भक्ति और समर्पण का यह त्योहार, सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि लेकर आए।… pic.twitter.com/qfRIyWastZ — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 20, 2023

Birthday greetings to Rashtrapati Ji. A beacon of wisdom, dignity and commitment to the welfare of our people, she is admired for her efforts to further the nation’s progress. Her dedication continues to inspire us all. Wishing her good health and a long life. @rashtrapatibhvn — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2023

राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं। राष्ट्र सेवा व समाज के हर वर्ग के कल्याण के प्रति आपका समर्पण प्रेरणीय है। प्रशासनिक व जनसेवा के क्षेत्र में आपके अनुभव का लाभ देश को मिल रहा है। आपके स्वास्थ्यपूर्ण सुदीर्घ जीवन की कामना करता हूँ। @rashtrapatibhvn — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 20, 2023

Draupadi Murmu Biography

Draupadi murmu husband, personal life, education, family.

Draupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha in a Santali tribal family to Biranchi Narayan Tudu. Bother her father and grandfather were village heads under the Panchayati Raj Systems.

Draupadi Murmu Teaching Career

Draupadi murmu political career.

Draupadi Murmu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1997 and was elected as the councillor of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat. In 2000, she became the Chairperson of Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat and also served as the National Vice-President of BJP Scheduled Tribes Morcha.

Draupadi Murmu: Governor of Jharkhand

Draupadi Murmu took oath as the Governor of Jharkhand on May 18, 2015, and became the first woman Governor of Jharkhand. She was the first female tribal leader from Odisha to be appointed as a Governor of the Indian State.

Draupadi Murmu as the Governor of Jharkhand in 2017 refused to give assent to a bill approved by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly seeking amendments to the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908, and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949.

Draupadi Murmu: NDA’s Presidential Candidate 2022

In June 2022, Draupadi Murmu was nominated by BJPs as the National Democratic Alliance’s candidate for the President of India for the 2022 election. She visited various states as part of the Presidential Campaign 2022 around the country seeking support for her candidature, from BJP lawmakers and other opposition parties.

Draupadi Murmu takes oath as the 15th President of India

Draupadi Murmu on July 25, 2022, took oath as the 15th President of India. Her oath was administered by the Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament. The outgoing President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Draupadi Murmu arrived in the Parliament in a ceremonial procession shortly before the swearing-in commenced.

In her address, the President of India Draupadi Murmu thanked MPs and MLAs for electing her as the first tribal President of India. In her first address as the President of the world's largest democracy, she said, "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."

Draupadi Murmu Awards & Honours

Draupadi Murmu, in 2007, received the Nilkantha Award for the best MLA ( Member of the Legislative Assembly) by Odisha Legislative Assembly. 

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• When is Draupadi Murmu's birthday? + President Draupadi Murmu's birthday is on 20 June.
• When Draupadi Murmu took oath as the President of India? + Draupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India on July 25, 2022.
• Draupadi Murmu served as the Governor of which Indian State? + Draupadi Murmu was appointed as the Governor of Jharkhand on May 18, 2015, She became the first woman governor of Jharkhand.
• Who was Draupadi Murmu's husband? + Draupadi Murmu was married to Shyam Charan Murmu. He was a banker was passed away in 2014.
• What is the birthplace of Draupadi Murmu? + Draupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.
• Which political party nominated Draupadi Murmu as its President Candidate for 2022 elections? + In June 2022, Draupadi Murmu was nominated by BJP as the National Democratic Alliance’s candidate for the President of India for the 2022 election.
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Madam President: The Biography of Droupadi Murmu Paperback – October 5, 2023

Madam President is the first-ever comprehensive and authentic biography of Droupadi Murmu, the fifteenth President of India, by senior journalist Sandeep Sahu. Murmu's long and eventful political journey is a story of true perseverance and inspiration. Having battled early years of struggle in securing quality education, being struck by a series of personal tragedies such as the loss of her husband and two sons in quick succession, and suffering electoral victories and losses, Murmu has risen through her circumstances with grace, fortitude and resilience that make her the well-revered leader she is today. In this stellar biography, Sahu writes on Murmu's life's work, a journey that started as councillor in the Rairangpur civic body, having previously also served as Governor of Jharkhand, and reaching the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As the first Indian President from the tribal community, her phenomenal rise as an earnest and ambitious young woman, who would, with dedication and rigour, go on to become the most powerful woman in the country, presents a fascinating study of democratic empowerment in India.

• Print length 264 pages
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Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India’s 1st tribal president | Know her journey

Droupadi murmu scripted history on thursday when she was elected india's first adivasi president. here’s what you need to know about her..

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Humble, affable, inspiring -- this is how those who know her describe India’s President-elect , Droupadi Murmu. The 64-year-old tribal leader from Odisha scripted history on Thursday when she was elected India's first Adivasi President, defeating the Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha with a lion’s share of votes.

Murmu will be the first President to be born after independence and also the youngest to occupy the top post. She is the second woman to become India’s First Citizen.

Born on June 20, 1958 to a Santhal family in Uperbeda village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, Murmu’s journey is an inspiring story of many firsts. She was the first girl in her village to go to college.

POLITICAL SUCCESS

It is from Rairangpur that she took her first step up the BJP ladder. She won an election to the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat in 1997, and served as councillor.

She was first elected to the Odisha assembly in 2000 and went on to become a minister of state (independent charge) for commerce and industry and the fisheries and animal resources development minister in the BJD-BJP coalition government. In 2004, she won a second term in the state assembly.

PERSONAL LOSS

In 2005, Murmu was not inducted into the cabinet in Odisha. She also faced consecutive defeats in the 2009 and 2014 assembly polls.

This phase of her life was marked by several tragic personal losses. Between 2009 and 2014, she lost three of her closest family members — her eldest son Laxman Murmu in 2009, her younger son Sippun Murmu in 2013, and then her husband Shyam Charan Murmu in 2014.

GOVERNOR OF JHARKHAND

In 2015, Murmu was appointed Governor of Jharkhand and stayed in the post till 2021. She was the first woman governor of the state.

As a Santhal leader and an inspirational figure for her community and for women in general, Murmu has always kept the tribal community’s interests at the forefront.

HER INTERESTS

Murmu is 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 just six years between 2009-2015.

She is fluent in Santhali and Odia languages, and is an excellent orator.

She has a sweet tooth. Besides enjoying sweet treats on her own, she also often spoils people around her with chocolates and sweet. Published By: Devika Bhattacharya Published On: Jul 22, 2022 --- ENDS --- READ | May she shine bright, inspire nation: Opposition congratulates Droupadi Murmu ALSO READ | Droupadi Murmu’s ancestral village celebrates with laddoos ahead of Prez poll results

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India’s first tribal president

Analysts said the move will likely help PM Narendra Modi extend his base among the tribal communities ahead of his re-election bid in 2024.

Droupadi Murmu has been sworn in as India’s president, making her the first person from one of the country’s marginalised tribal communities to serve as the head of state.

The former school teacher and state governor was elected to the largely ceremonial position last week with 64 percent of the vote by members of India’s parliament and state assemblies.

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Murmu, who is from the Santhal tribe and was born in eastern Odisha state, paid her respects before her inauguration on Monday at a memorial dedicated to India’s independence icon Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi.

“I started my life journey from a small tribal village,” Murmu, 64, said after taking the oath of office in parliament.

“From the background I come from, it was like a dream for me to even get elementary education,” she added.

“But despite many obstacles, my resolve remained strong and I became the first daughter from my village to go to college.”

Reporting from New Delhi, Al Jazeera’s Pavni Mittal called the occasion “historic and highly symbolic”.

“Since her election last week, there have been many celebrations in largely tribal belts across the country,” she said.

“This is being seen as a presidency that could inspire millions of people, that is women and people from the tribal communities to dream big and enter mainstream Indian politics.”

India’s prime minister wields executive power but the president can send back some parliamentary bills for reconsideration and also plays a guiding role in the process of forming governments.

Murmu is the country’s second female president after Pratibha Patil, who held the position for five years from 2007.

She succeeds Ram Nath Kovind, the second president from the Dalit community, which falls at the bottom of the Hindu caste system.

Murmu’s win was considered a certainty because of the strength of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the parliament and state assemblies.

Analysts said the move will likely help Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend his base among the poor tribal communities ahead of his re-election bid in 2024.

Tribal communities make up some 8.6 percent of India’s 1.4 billion population and are often poor and marginalised.

“As far as the political impact is concerned, that could be limited because this is a largely ceremonial position. Political analysts say the BJP could score some brownie points, particularly in areas that do have a large tribal population but only to some extent,” Mittal said.

In her speech, Murmu said her election would give hope to the poor and downtrodden who have been left behind despite India’s recent economic growth.

“It is a matter of great satisfaction to me that those who have been deprived for centuries, who have been away from the benefits of development … are seeing their reflection in me,” she said.

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• 15th Indian President - Droupadi Murmu|Biography and Achievements

Droupadi Murmu: 15th and Current President of India

Welcoming the 15th president of india: droupadi murmu.

“My election is evidence that the poor in India cannot just dream but also fulfil those dreams.” - President Droupadi Murmu in her first address as the President of India.

On July 25, 2022, India got its youngest President, when Droupadi Murmu swore an oath as the 15th President of India, succeeding Ram Nath Kovind. From Rairangpur to Raisina Hills, Droupadi Murmu’s journey from the Indian tribal lady to being the most important person in the country has become a source of inspiration for many. She was also honoured by the Legislative Assembly of Odisha with Nilakantha Award for being the best MLA of 2007. The award recognised her extraordinary work towards public service and women empowerment.

But who is Droupadi Murmu? And why is her election as the Indian’s First Citizen considered a historical moment in the history of Indian Presidents? Let’s read here.

Who is the President of India Now?

Droupadi Murmu scripted history by becoming the first person from the tribal background to become the current President of India. Moreover, Murmu, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s candidate for President of India nominated by BJP, also won the presidential poll by an overwhelming margin. She secured 6,76,803 electoral votes (64.03% of the total) to defeat the opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

At the swearing-in ceremony held on July 25, the 15th President talked about her struggle and challenges. Previously, she has held the offices of Governor of Jharkhand, Minister of State for Fisheries and Animal, Minister of State for Commerce and Transport, and she has also remained a Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

Who is Droupadi Murmu?

Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958 in Uparbeda village, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, one of the most backward districts in India. She was born to a farmer, and belongs to the Santhal tribe of Odisha. In a village where obtaining even primary education was a dream for girls, Murmu beat all odds to complete her Bachelor of Arts in 1979 from the Rama Devi Women's College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and, thus, became the first woman from her village to do so.

The 64-year-old is a widow with a daughter, and started her career as a junior assistant at the irrigation department of the Government of Odisha in 1979, and then worked as a teacher at the school Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, without salary. Eventually she entered the Odisha politics in 2015.

Droupadi Murmu’s Political Journey

Murmu started out as a teacher and then entered into Odisha politics. To know more about the political career of Droupadi Murmu, read on.

Droupadi Murmu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1997 and was soon elected as the councillor of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat. 

In 3 years, she was elected the Chairperson of Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat and also served as the National Vice-President of BJP Scheduled Tribes Morcha.

In the 2000 and 2004 assembly elections, she was elected as the Minister of BJP from the Rairangpur constituency twice.

She also has a diverse administrative experience, as she has served as the Minister of the Department of Transport, Commerce, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry between 2000 and 2004.

From 2002-2009, Murmu served as a national executive member of the BJP’s ST morcha. 

Droupadi Murmu served as the District President of BJP in Mayurbhanj and State President of BJP Scheduled Tribe Morcha from 2006 to 2009.

On May 18, 2015, Draupadi Murmu became the first woman Governor of Jharkhand and the first female tribal leader from Odisha to be appointed the Governor of the Indian State.

In 2022, she was named as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the 2022 Indian Presidential Elections.

On 25 July 2022, Droupadi Murmu wrote history by being elected as the 15th President of India.

The Many Firsts in Droupadi Murmu’s Presidential Journey

Droupadi Murmu’s nomination as the Indian President came with many firsts, such as:

Smt. Murmu is the first President of the country to be born in Independent India.

At age 64, she became the youngest Indian President. 

Draupadi Murmu is the first tribal woman to have been elected for the highest constitutional post of the country.

In 2015, Murmu was sworn in as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand, and was also the longest-serving Governor of the state, from 2015 to 2021.

She is also the first girl from her village to attend college, the Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.

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Droupadi Murmu

Hailing from a tribal family, amidst utmost poverty, Droupadi Murmu’s childhood had been full of challenges and hardships, however, she overcame all odds and achieved the feat of becoming the first female from her village to attain a bachelor’s degree.

Not only this, Murmu’s tremendous work as the best party worker and MLA also earned her the prestigious Nilkantha award. She also has hands-on experience with ministries such as Commerce, Transport, Animal husbandry, and Fisheries in the Odisha Government.

Belonging to the Santhal community, and despite coming from a backward area, Murmu managed to get good education and grassroot level hands-on experience by serving the society in various roles, and now holds the most important office in the country with many firsts to her name!

Droupadi Murmu Age, Caste, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Droupadi Murmu

• When she was young, her father and grandfather were the village headmen.
• She worked as a junior assistant at the irrigation department of Odisha from 1979 to 1983.
• She quit her government job in 1983 to look after her children.
• From 1994 to 1997, she worked as an assistant professor at Shri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Centre, Rajgangpur.
• She was the ninth governor of Jharkhand and served the position from 2015 to 2021.
• In 2003, she got a bridge built in her village Baldaposi so that the people in her village could commute easily.

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• In 2015, she became the first governor of Jharkhand to serve for a five-year term.
• In 2016, Pratyusha Banerjee ‘s parents met Droupadi to request a CBI probe into the death of their daughter.
• In 2016, Murmu announced that she would donate her eyes after death to the Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital in Ranchi.

Brahmakumari Nirmala tyiing rakhi to Droupadi Murmu

Droupadi Murmu reviewing academic and administrative functions on video conferencing

Millions of people, especially those who have experienced poverty and faced hardships, derive great strength from the life of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her understanding of policy matters and compassionate nature will greatly benefit our country.”

I am surprised as well as delighted. As a tribal woman from remote Mayurbhanj district, I had not thought about becoming the candidate for the top post.”

• She was selected as a candidate from Jharkhand for the 2017 Indian Presidential Elections but, did not win the elections.
• In 2022, after she was elected as the candidate for Presidential elections, she was provided Z category security cover by armed CRPF personnel. She was also seen sweeping the floor at Shiv temple in Rairangpur.

Her candidature is perfect, and she has always raised issues of the people. During her governorship, she often summoned the DGP or other senior officials whenever there were reports of atrocities on tribals or women.”

Droupadi Murmu’s ancestral house

Memorial of Droupadi Murmu’s husband and sons

• On 21 July 2022, she was elected as the 15th president of India. She secured majority in the 2022 Presidential election defeating opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha with 676,803 electoral votes (64.03% of total) in 21 of the 28 states. 

President Droupadi Murmu during a guard of honour by the Tri-services personnel at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan after taking oath as the 15th President of India

• She got her new Voter ID card on 28 November 2023; the card was given to her by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi P. Krishnamurthy at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

President Droupadi Murmu received her Voter ID card from Shri P. Krishnamurthy, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/yE2tTXhzq4 — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 28, 2023

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Draupadi Murmu: 10 Interesting Facts About India's First Tribal President

Jan 25, 2023

Draupadi Murmu is an Indian politician and the first tribal woman to serve as the President of India.

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Draupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President of India on 25 July 2022.

Draupadi Murmu is the first female President from the state of Jharkhand and the second tribal President after KR Narayanan.

Droupadi Murmu is also the second woman after Pratibha Patil to hold the position of the President of India.

Before becoming President, Draupadi Murmu served as the Governor of Meghalaya. She was also a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the state of Odisha.

Draupadi Murmu is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has a long history of public service and activism, particularly in the areas of tribal rights and empowerment.

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Draupadi Murmu is known for her efforts to promote education and economic development among tribal communities, as well as her work to preserve and promote tribal culture and heritage.

Draupadi Murmu is also an advocate for the rights of women and children and has worked to improve access to healthcare and other essential services in rural and tribal areas.

Draupadi Murmu is a graduate in Bachelor of Science from Rameswar Shaw University, Odisha and Masters in Political Science from Utkal University, Odisha.

Draupadi Murmu is a symbol of hope for the tribals of India and her election as the President is a historic achievement for the tribal community and for India as a whole.

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The Commission had announced the schedule for Election to the Office of the fifteenth President of India vide its press note dated 9 th June, 2022, fixing inter-alia 18 th July, 2022 as the date of poll and 21 st July, 2022 as the date of counting. As scheduled, the poll was taken on 18 th July, 2022 at Parliament House in New Delhi and at all State Capitals (including NCT of Delhi and UT of Puducherry). Out of total 4796 electors who were eligible to vote, (771 MPs and 4025 MLAs), 4754 electors (763 MPs and 3991 MLAs) exercised their franchise. The Returning Officer of the said election, the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, after the counting of votes was over, declared Shrimati Droupadi Murmu elected as the next President of India on 21 st July, 2022. The process which was initiated on 15 th June, 2022 with the publication of programme notification in the Gazette has culminated today with the signing of the Certification of the Election of Shrimati Droupadi Murmu as the 15 th President of the Republic of India by Sh. Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India and Sh. Anup Chandra Pandey, Election Commissioner. Thereafter, a signed copy of the same was handed over to the Union Home Secretary by Sh. Dharmendra Sharma, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner and Sh. Narendra N. Butolia, Senior Principal Secretary which will be read out at the time of oath taking ceremony of the new President of India on 25 th July, 2022.

The Commission puts on record its sincere appreciation to entire team of the Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officers, CEOs, ECI Observers, Delhi Police, CISF, DGCA and BCAS for their excellent cooperation in the conduct of the aforesaid election.

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New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) A biography of Droupadi Murmu, India’s youngest President and the first to be born after Independence, will hit the stands later this year, Penguin Random House India (PRHI) announced Tuesday.

Touted to be the first authentic and definitive account of India’s 15th President, “Madam President: A Biography of Draupadi Murmu” claims to unpack the many trials and tribulations, and early years of struggle that elevated the 64-year-old to the highest office in the country.

It is written by Bhubaneswar-based senior journalist Sandeep Sahu.

“What made the prospect of doing the book when Penguin India reached out to me was the fact that the book would be on the first tribal woman to become the President of India, which is truly historic,” Sahu said in a statement.

“That she belongs to the predominantly tribal Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, where I spent my entire adolescent period, was also another tempting factor to take it on,” he added.

Sworn in on July 25, President Murmu’s phenomenal rise from a sleepy village in Mayurbhanj to the Rashtrapati Bhavan presents a fascinating study of democratic empowerment in India.

She took her first steps in politics in Rairangpur where she was elected as BJP councillor in the Rairangpur Notified Area Council in 1997. She rose ministership in Odisha’s BJD-BJP coalition government from 2000 to 2004.

She was appointed as the governor of Jharkhand, and she stayed in this post till 2021.

With a stellar record as a legislator and with multiple awards for her work as legislator, minister, and governor, she has several firsts to her credit —  the first woman from her area to become a minister in the Odisha government and the first woman legislator to win the coveted Nilakantha Award as the ‘Best Legislator’ in Odisha Assembly, among others.

According to the publishers, Murmu’s story is a story of the “great democratic spirit of India”, which through this book, will reach diverse audiences influencing many to dream their dreams and realise it.

“This is the story of an inspirational woman, a tribal leader, who has been a Stateswoman with a solid political career behind her. Yet, we know little about her life. Her ascension to the national stage as a role model for all Indians, occupying the highest office in the country, is a powerful message for India’s tribal communities,” said Meru Gokhale, publisher, Penguin Press. PTI MG TIR TIR

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Droupadi Murmu (President of India) Biography

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Droupadi Murmu has become the 15th President of India. Know about Draupadi Murmu family, education, political career, previous offices, and other details.

On July 25, 2022, Droupadi Murmu was sworn in by the chief judge of India’s Supreme Court to become the country’s fifteenth president. She is the second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to assume the presidency and the first member of the tribal community. She is the youngest president to hold the office and the first to be born in an independent India. Droupadi Murmu previously held positions in the legislature of Odisha state from 2000 to 2009 and as governor of Jharkhand state from 2015 to 2021.

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Draupadi Murmu Biography

Who is draupadi murmu.

As the country’s fifteenth president, Draupadi Murmu is in office at the moment. She was raised in a humble household in a distant village in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. She was employed by the Odisha state irrigation department as a junior assistant and assistant instructor before going into politics. In 1997, she started her political career as a councilor in Rairangpur for the BJP. Later on, she rose to become the president of the BJP’s Odisha unit’s Scheduled Tribe Morcha.

Murmu reached a number of significant points in her political career. She won the best legislative member award while serving as a cabinet minister in the BJD-BJP coalition government from 2002 to 2004 after being elected twice to the Odisha state legislative assembly on the BJP platform. She endured personal misfortunes, such as the passing of her husband and her two adult sons, yet she persevered and stood her ground in her public life.

Notably, Draupadi Murmu created history by being the first Odisha-born woman to hold the office of governor, the first tribal governor of a tribal state, and the first female governor of Jharkhand. She is joined in her family by her son-in-law, rugby player Ganesh Hembram, and daughter, Itishree Murmu, who works at a bank.

Teaching Career

• Draupadi Murmu started school teaching before entering politics.
• She works as an assistant professor at the Shri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Institute in Rairangpur.
• She was appointed as a Junior Assistant at the Irrigation Department of the Government of Orissa.

Political Career

• In 1997, Draupadi Murmu join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• She was elected as the councilor of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat.
• In 2000, she became the chairperson of Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat.
• She served as the National vice president of BJP schedule Tribes Morcha.
• From 6th March 2000 to 6th August 2000, when the BJP and Biju Janata Dal allied, she was the minister of State with independent charge for Commerce and Transportation, and she was also the in-charge for Fisheries and Animal Resource Development from 6th August 2002 to 16th May 2004.
• From 2000 to 2004 she served as the former Odisha minister and MLA from the Rairangpur assembly constituency.

Draupadi Murmu Awards & Honours

The Odisha Legislative Assembly awarded Draupadi Murmu the Nilkantha Award in 2007 for being the finest MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly).

Draupadi Murmu: Governor of Jharkhand

On May 18, 2015, Draupadi Murmu took the oath of office as the first female governor of Jharkhand. She was the first Odisha-born female tribal leader to be named governor of the Indian state.

In her capacity as Jharkhand’s governor in 2017, Draupadi Murmu declined to sign a measure that sought to change the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act of 1949. The bill had been approved by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.

The purpose of the bill was to guarantee that property ownership remains constant while granting tribal members the ability to utilize their land for economic purposes.

Draupadi Murmu: NDA’s Presidential Candidate 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Draupadi Murmu as the National Democratic Alliance’s nominee for the 2022 Indian presidential election. As part of the Presidential Campaign 2022, she traveled to several states in the nation to court BJP lawmakers and other opposition parties to endorse her candidacy.

When Draupadi Murmu visited the Northeastern states, she received support from a number of well-known opposition groups, including the BJD in Odisha, the JMM Party in Jharkhand, the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the BSP in Uttar Pradesh, the JDS in Karnataka, and many more.

Draupadi Murmu takes oath as the 15th President of India

On July 25, 2022, Draupadi Murmu took the oath of office as India’s fifteenth president. In the Central Hall of Parliament, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered her oath. Shortly before the swearing-in ceremony began, Draupadi Murmu and outgoing Indian President Ram Nath Kovind entered the Parliament in a ceremonial parade.

The first-ever tribal president of India, Draupadi Murmu, expressed her gratitude to the members of parliament and assembly during her speech. “I am the first President of the country who was born in Independent India,” she declared during her inaugural speech as head of the biggest democracy in the world. To live up to the hopes that our independence fighters instilled in the people of Independent India, we shall need to step up our efforts.”

• Droupadi Murmu: Books about the President of India

Droupadi Murmu, the 15th and current President of India, was born on June 20, 1958. Ms. Murmu is the first member of a tribal community and the second woman to be appointed to the esteemed position of President of India in 2022. Here is a selection of a few novels that provide insight into the life and times of Droupadi Murmu.

• Madam President: The Biography of Droupadi Murmu’ by Sandeep Sahu

“Madam President” is a thorough account of Droupadi Murmu’s remarkable life, including everything from her time as a teacher to her political ascent to the position of first Indian president from a tribe. The book, written by seasoned journalist Sandeep Sahu, was released in 2022.

• Droupadi Murmu: From From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill’ by Kasturi Ray

Published in May 2023, ‘Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills’ recounts the story of Droupadi Murmu, a tribal girl who, with tenacity and resolve, overcame all obstacles throughout her life. Journalist Kasturi Ray uses interviews and analysis to tell her tale.

• ‘President Droupadi Murmu: Rairangpur to Raisina Hills’ by Gopal Sharma

On July 25, 2022, Droupadi Murmu made history by becoming the first member of an Indian tribal community to hold the office of President. Additionally, she is the nation’s second-highest ranking Indian woman. Gopal Sharma visited President Murmu’s hometown to learn more about her from the locals in order to narrate her inspirational narrative in this book. This adds significance to the work.

• Bonus: ‘Draupadi Murmu: She Overcame All the Odds’ by Nicole Herbert Dean

This short book—just 15 pages—introduces readers to Draupadi Murmu, the President of India, and her remarkable life. The book is a part of the Learn Language Through Stories series and is written in easy English.

Droupadi Murmu: India’s First Tribal President

She is 15th President of India and she expressed her words: “President is a constitutional position, and I will uphold its dignity and will stay away completely from politics and work for the people of the country”

Some struggle throughout their entire lives. Sometimes for the sake of others, and other times for their own interests. Such individuals provide an example for others by serving their families and society with such dedication and honesty, especially in the face of hardship. The persona of Droupadi Murmu is one example. One of the biggest tribal communities in India, the Santhal community, includes Ms. Murmu, who was born in the hamlet of Baidaposi in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha in 1958. She attended the Ramadevi Women’s College in Bhubaneswar, the state capital, as the daughter of the head of the local council. She was a fantastic student since she was little and a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. She came from a ST family, endured numerous challenges, and finished her higher education.

Despite being from a tribal family and a backward place, her family members are well-educated and have a respectable standing in the village. Her grandfather and father headed the village. She had two sons and one daughter from her marriage to Shyam Charan Murmu. But her two sons passed away at a later age. Draupadi Murmu wed the financier Shyam Charan Murmu, who passed away in 2014. The couple had a daughter and two sons, both of whom passed away. In the course of four years, she lost her husband and her two sons, yet she never lost courage. She currently resides with Itishree Murmu, her only child. She forgot her own suffering by accepting that of others.

When Kartik Majhi, a minister in the Odisha government, was in the area when she was a child, her father took her to the nearby town of Rairangpur. She abruptly jumped onto the stage, showed the minister her diploma, and declared her desire to further her education in Bhubaneswar. The young girl’s passion so pleased the minister that he gave his staff the order to assist her in securing admission to a government school located in the state capital.

Ms. Murmu started her work with the Odisha government as a clerk and worked as a junior assistant in the department of energy and irrigation from 1979 to 1983. At her mother-in-law’s request, she left her job in Bhubaneswar and returned to Rairangpur to care for her family. She then started working as a teacher at the Sri Aurobindo Integral School. However, she declined to take a pay cheque. All the school paid for was her rickshaw fare. This is public service, not a job, she emphasized. She said that her husband’s pay as a bank officer was sufficient to meet the necessities of the family She gave her in-laws’ four acres of property so that a school could be built in honor of her late husband and kids.

When she was chosen as a councilor in the Rairangpur local elections in 1997, her political career officially began. She was frequently observed overseeing cleanliness operations in the town herself, standing in the sun as trash was removed and drains were cleaned. Ms. Murmu presided over the state arm of the BJP for “scheduled tribes”—tribal people identified by the Indian constitution as economically and socially marginalized—from 2006 to 2009. She was elected to the state assembly twice as a BJP member, from the Rairangpur constituency in 2000 and 2009. The Legislative Assembly of Orissa also gave Draupadi Murmu the Nilkantha Award for being the finest MLA. She served as a minister in the state’s coalition government from 2000 to 2004, which was headed by Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik. She oversaw the portfolios for fisheries and animal resources after initially being in charge of trade and transportation. Murmu was chosen in 2015 to serve as Jharkhand’s first female governor. She will remain in that capacity until July 2021.

She has made headlines on other times for defying tradition, like as when she went to meet with the railway minister in Mayurbhanj, her home district, or when she paid Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik a visit at his residence. “Both instances were regarded as protocol violations. However, her political guru Rajkishore Das thinks she could not care less. The most noteworthy aspect of Ms. Murmu’s character, according to Mr. Das, “is her equanimity in both happy and sad times and her stoicism in the face of tragedy.” “The way she gathered herself and continued working for the people even after multiple tragedies in her family speaks volumes about her remarkable strength of character.”

“Droupadi Murmu Ji has dedicated her life to serving society and empowering the poor, downtrodden, as well as the marginalized,” stated Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi . She had an amazing term as governor and has a wealth of administrative expertise. She will make an excellent president of our country, I’m sure of it. Millions of people find tremendous strength in the life of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, particularly those who have endured poverty and adversity. Her sensitivity and grasp of policy issues will be very beneficial to our nation. “I am especially happy as Murmu belongs to my Lok Sabha constituency and is also of my tribal community,” stated Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Bisheeswar Tudu.

Not only is her life in danger, but the Santhal tribal group in Jharkhand and Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district—where she was born—is also in danger. Families within the tribe are aware that it is a symbolic act for them. People in Uperbeda, Odisha, 280 kilometers from the state capital Bhubaneswar, were celebrating even before the vote count started. This isolated tribal community, where Murmu was born and raised, is today ecstatic and proud of “Odisha’s daughter.” A 13-year-old Surat girl studying in Class 8, Bhavika Maheshvari is a motivational speaker and author of a book on life lessons that may be gleaned from Draupadi Murmu.

She is now India’s first female tribal president and the country’s second female president overall (the first being Ms. Pratibha Patil). “President is a constitutional position, and I will uphold its dignity and will stay away completely from politics and work for the people of the country,” said the 15th President of India.

The Many Firsts in Droupadi Murmu’s Presidential Journey

Droupadi Murmu’s nomination as the Indian President came with many firsts, such as:

• Smt. Murmu is the first President of the country to be born in Independent India.
• At age 64, she became the youngest Indian President. 
• Draupadi Murmu is the first tribal woman to have been elected for the highest constitutional post of the country.
• In 2015, Murmu was sworn in as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand, and was also the longest-serving Governor of the state, from 2015 to 2021.
• She is also the first girl from her village to attend college, the Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.

Droupadi Murmu Family History

Droupadi Murmu was born in the isolated Odishan village of Mayurbhanj and is a member of the Schedule Tribe Cast. Her father, Biranchi Narayan Tudu, was a well-respected farmer in the Gram Panchayat of the village. Bhagat Tudu and Sarani Tudu are the names of Droupadi Murmu’s two brothers. In 1980, she wed bank officer Shyam Charan Murmu, with whom she had one daughter and two sons. The husband of Droupadi Murmu passed away in 2014 from cardiac arrest. The deaths of both of Droupadi Murmu’s sons caused a mountain of grief to collapse. Among them were Laxman Murmu, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 25, and Sipun Murmu, her second son, who also perished in a car accident in 2012. Itishree, a banker, is married to rugby player Ganesh Hembram, the daughter of Droupadi Murmu.

President of India List 

Here is the complete list of Indian Presidents from 1947 to 2022.

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
• Dr. Zakir Hussain
• Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
• Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
• Giani Zail Singh
• R. Venkataraman
• Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
• K. R. Narayanan
• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
• Pratibha Singh Patil
• Pranab Mukherjee
• Ram Nath Kovind
• Droupadi Murmu

Some Interesting and lesser-known facts about Droupadi Murmu :

• Droupadi Murmu is the first woman from tribal community and the second lady after Pratibha Patil to become President of India.
• She is elected as the 15 th  President of India on 25 July 2022, becoming the youngest President and the first woman to be born after India’s Independence in 1947.
• She worked as a school teacher at Sri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Centre in Rairangpur. She taught Maths, Hindi, Odia, and Geography and never claimed a full salary at the school.
• Droupadi Murmu started to follow Brahma Kumaris to fight depression after the death of her husband and sons.
• She served as Governor of Jharkhand from May 2015 to July 2021, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Jharkhand.
• As a Governor of Jharkhand, Droupadi Murmu has returned the two bills seeking an amendment to the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908, and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949. The new amendments empowered tribals to allow the government to use tribal land commercially and to lease tribal land.
• In Jun 2022, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominated Droupadi Murmu as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for President of India for 2022. In Jul 2022, she defeated opposition (UPA) candidate Yashwant Sinha who gets only 35.97% of the votes, and Murmu who gets 64.03% votes and wins the presidential election.
• Murmu was connected with a few tribal cultural and socio-educational organizations of Odisha.
• Droupadi Murmu announced on 03-Sep-2016 that she will donate her eyes at the Run of Vision programme organised by Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital (KMEH), Ranchi.

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AI is helping lives, but moral conundrums must be resolved: Murmu at IIIT Lucknow

Speaking at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIIT) Lucknow’s second convocation event, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that India possesses the necessary 5Ds (demand, demography, democracy, desire, and dream) to become a developed country by 2047.

President Droupadi Murmu stated on Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a vital tool in streamlining human life by bringing advancements in the areas of healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, among others. He emphasized the need to address the ethical conundrums arising from the use of AI.

Speaking at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow’s second convocation event, the President emphasized that India possesses the necessary 5Ds—demand, demography, democracy, desire, and dream—to become a developed country by 2047.

As the main guest of the event, Murmu mentioned that the Center had issued the “National AI Strategy” in 2018 and that the Uttar Pradesh government had started initiatives to transform large cities into hubs for AI and IT. But she insisted that it was critical to address the moral conundrums raised by the application of AI, including the issue of automation-related unemployment, increased economic disparity, and human biases in AI results.

Every problem, according to her, should have an original solution. When combined with artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence must be seen as a tool, not a goal. The primary objective should be to enhance the quality of human life. She went on, “Every decision we make should benefit even the most marginalized people.”

By 2047, she continued, “our vision” was for India to be developed, and everyone should be involved in the process to fully contribute to the achievement of this objective.

Ten years ago, the Indian economy ranked eleventh globally. Our economy, however, is currently the fifth largest in the world and is projected to rise to the third rank by 2030. India is among the youngest countries in the world, with more than 55% of its population under 25 years old, the speaker continued.

She urged the deserving students to “take a pledge that those born after the country’s 100 years of Independence live in a prosperous India with inclusive development” as she awarded degrees and medals to the successful graduates.

The President emphasized that “religion brings happiness while knowledge brings humility,” citing a Sanskrit poem. She expressed hope that the students will contribute to a robust and successful future for society and the country by adhering to the institution’s guiding ideals.

She also discussed the notion of using IIITs to establish the basis of Indian heritage in order to acquire information in regional languages. She argued that this endeavor will be important in overcoming barriers to knowledge enhancement caused by linguistic constraints.

“IIIT Lucknow is dedicated to fulfilling the increasing needs and educating students for the challenges that lie ahead in society and industry. It is notable for being the first university in the nation to introduce an MBA program in digital business while adhering to the New Education Policy’s vision. The President stated, “The initiative is in line with the vision of Digital India and helps prepare students for the digital age.”

Speaking to the assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state is quickly becoming known as a national hub for data centers and that it has received investment proposals totaling Rs 40 lakh crore, some of which were for the advancement of electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in preparation for the 2023 UP Global Investors Summit.

In addition, he emphasized the significance of artificial intelligence by pointing out that the technology may be used to create digital hospitals that will help those who live in remote and rural places.

Presenting the “Khel Ratna” and “Arjuna” awards is President Droupadi Murmu.

The Arjuna Awards were given to 26 athletes and para-athletes, including Olympic gold contenders Chirag and Satwik.

The ‘Khel Ratna’ and ‘Arjuna’ awards are given out at Rashtrapati Bhawan on January 9, 2023 by President Droupadi Murmu.

The Arjuna Award, which is regarded as the second-highest athletic distinction in India, is given to those who have demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, discipline, and outstanding performance during the previous four years.

At the National Sports Awards, President Droupadi Murmu presented Mohammed Shami with the Arjuna Award.

Cricketer Mohammed Shami, who won the Arjuna Award, and shuttlers Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were among the honorees.

Chirag and Satwik were bestowed with the esteemed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in 2023, which included winning the Indonesia Open Super 1000, the Asian Championships, and gold in badminton for India for the first time ever.

Usually held on August 29 to honor Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, the ceremony was rescheduled from September 23 to October 8 of last year because of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

There was much celebration when 26 athletes and para-athletes received the Arjuna Awards. With their qualifying almost assured, Chirag and Satwik, who are presently rated first in the world, have their sights set on an Olympic medal in Paris.

Grandmaster R. Vaishali of chess, pistol shooter Esha Singh (who was competing in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers), boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin, wrestler Antim Panghal, and para archer Sheetal Devi were among the notable recipients of awards.

Among the Dronacharya recipients was RB Ramesh, a chess coach known for developing talent such as Praggnanandhaa. A ₹15 lakh cash prize is awarded for the Arjuna and Dronacharya awards, and a ₹25 lakh cash prize is given for the Khel Ratna.

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