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Highlights: The former Jharkhand governor is India's first tribal and second female President.
President Droupadi Murmi in Rashtrapati Bhavan. (ANI)
India gets new President highlights: Droupadi Murmu took oath on Monday as the 15th President of India at a ceremony in Parliament's Central Hall in New Delhi The former Jharkhand governor, who represented the BJP-led ruling NDA in the July 18 presidential polls, defeated joint opposition's candidate, ex-Union minister Yashwant Sinha, securing 64% of the total valid votes. The counting of votes was held on July 21....Read More
Murmu, who is the first tribal and second woman to hold the country's highest constitutional office, was administered oath of office by Chief Justice of India NV Ramanna. She succeeds Ram Nath Kovind, whose five-year-term ended on Sunday.
Follow all the updates here:
July 25, 2022 8:48 PM
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Overwhelmed by farewell given to me: Former president Ram Nath Kovind
In his first reaction after demitting the office, former president Ram Nath Kovind said his successor Droupadi Murmu dropping him off to his new residence was a very touching personal moment as well as an example of high traditions of the Indian democracy.
"I am overwhelmed by the heartfelt farewell accorded to me today at the end of my term as President," Kovind tweeted.
July 25, 2022 8:39 PM
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UK conveys ‘badhai’ to Droupadi Murmu on becoming India's President
Britain has sent greetings to India's new President Droupadi Murmu and expressed confidence that the India-UK relationship would go from "strength to strength" under her tenure.
Lord Tariq Ahmad, the Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for South Asia and the Commonwealth, had on Friday tweeted "badhai" in Devanagari script to the new Indian Head of State when she won the presidential election.
July 25, 2022 7:54 PM
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Sri Aurobindo's thoughts continue to inspire me: Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu, who had worked as a teacher decades ago, on Monday said in her acceptance address at the Central Hall of Parliament that thoughts of Sri Aurobindo on education continue to inspire her.
"After a few days, we will observe the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. Sri Aurobindo's thoughts on education continue to inspire me," she said.
July 25, 2022 7:20 PM
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Special prayers, sweets, country-made rice beer: Celebrations ensue as ‘daughter of Odisha’ becomes President
Special prayers were organised, sweets and country-made rice beer distributed and people danced to the tune of tribal music as "daughter of Odisha" Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India on Monday.
The streets of Murmu's hometown Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district were deserted for some time as people were glued to television sets and big screens set up in the town to witness her oath-taking ceremony.
July 25, 2022 5:19 PM
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‘Testimony of trust, confidence’: Sri Lanka's newly appointed prez on Murmu's new role
Sri Lanka's newly-appointed President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Murmu, recalling the close ties between the two nations and underlining that her leadership offers "fresh impetus" to the joint endeavours to nurture and strengthen the cordial ties they enjoy.
“Your appointment to this chief responsibility in one of the largest democracies is testimony to the trust and confidence the government and the people have placed in your caliber and political acumen,” Wickremesinghe wrote in his message.
July 25, 2022 5:16 PM
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China's Xi Jinping congratulates Droupadi Murmu
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Murmu, 64, on assuming office, saying he stands ready to work with her to enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and properly handle differences.
July 25, 2022 3:53 PM
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Amritsar artist creates 7-feet-tall painting of Murmu
"I hope that this painting is displayed in the Rashtrapati Bhavan," said Amritsar artist Jagjot Singh Rubal, prior to her oath-taking ceremony.
July 25, 2022 3:24 PM
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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik honours Murmu with sand sculpture on Puri beach
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik marks the swearing-in day of President Droupadi Murmu, makes a sand sculpture on the Puri beach, Odisha.
July 25, 2022 2:59 PM
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Celebrations afoot in Droupadi Murmu's hometown in Odisha
July 25, 2022 2:19 PM
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‘Every word had a meaning’: Gehlot on Murmu's speech as the new President
“Every word in her speech had a meaning. I am very impressed. The views expressed by a tribal woman are commendable. I hope she meets the commitment she made to the nation today,” says Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on President Droupadi Murmu.
July 25, 2022 2:09 PM
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‘The tribal community will make a new beginning’: Arjun Munda
The first tribal woman took the oath of the President's office today. The tribal community is set to make a new beginning, with a tribal woman holding the highest office of the land. This constitutional position is above the party lines: Arjun Munda, Union minister
July 25, 2022 1:49 PM
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Watch: Murmu's maiden address as First Citizen
Watch Droupadi Murmu's maiden speech as First Citizen if you did not missed the live broadcast.
July 25, 2022 1:22 PM
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‘Example of empowerment of each section…’: Amit Shah
Today's historic day is a wonderful example of empowerment of each section of the society: Amit Shah, Union home minister
July 25, 2022 1:00 PM
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Ex Prez Kovind arrives at his new residence
Ram Nath Kovind arrives at his new residence at 12, Janpath, in New Delhi. Congress president Sonia Gandhi to be one of his neighbours.
July 25, 2022 12:34 PM
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President Murmu inspects first guard of honour
Droupadi Murmu inspects first guard of honour as President.
July 25, 2022 12:26 PM
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Ex-President received guard of honour
Tri-services guard of honour given to now-former President, Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
July 25, 2022 12:09 PM
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PM Modi hails ‘watershed moment’
The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India, tweets prime minister Narendra Modi.
July 25, 2022 11:55 AM
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Watch: Swearing-in ceremony of India's youngest Prez
Missed the swearing-in ceremony? Can watch it here.
July 25, 2022 11:41 AM
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Droupadi Murmu assumes office as President
Droupadi Murmu assumes office as 15th President of India.
July 25, 2022 11:21 AM
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President Murmu receives ceremonial salute
President Droupadi Murmu receives ceremonial salute at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
July 25, 2022 10:57 AM
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President Murmu greets PM Modi, other dignitaries
President Droupadi Murmu greets PM Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and other dignitaries.
July 25, 2022 10:50 AM
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President of India Twitter handle gets new profile pic
Profile image of President of India's Twitter account now shows Droupadi Murmu.
July 25, 2022 10:46 AM
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Oath-taking ceremony concludes
Oath-taking ceremony, held in Parliament's Central Hall, concludes; President Droupadi Murmu, now-former President Ram Nath Kovind to return to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
July 25, 2022 10:41 AM
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VP Naidu reads portion of new President's speech in English
M Venkaiah Naidu, the outgoing vice-president, reads a portion of new President's Hindi speech in English.
July 25, 2022 10:29 AM
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'Want to assure, women, youth…': Prez Murmu
My elevation as President is not just my achievement but that of everyone in the country, that they can dream of reaching this level. Every poor person, every marginalised person has blessed me in this step and I feel honoured. I want to assure women and the youth that their interests are most important to me: President Droupadi Murmu
July 25, 2022 10:23 AM
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‘Fortunate to serve during…’: Murmu in first speech as Prez
I am fortunate to have got this opportunity to serve during the 75th year of independence: Droupadi Murmu, President
July 25, 2022 10:13 AM
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Droupadi Murmu sworn-in as India's 15th President
CJI NV Ramanna administers oath of office to Droupadi Murmu, India's 15th and youngest President, and the first President to be born after Independence.
July 25, 2022 10:05 AM
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Murmu, accompanied by Kovind, reaches Parliament
Droupadi Murmu reaches Parliament for her swearing-in ceremony.
July 25, 2022 10:04 AM
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Prez-elect, outgoing Prez given national salute
Droupadi Murmu, Ram Nath Kovind receive national salute.
July 25, 2022 9:43 AM
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Outgoing Prez, wife call on Prez-elect
Ram Nath Kovind, Savita Kovind meet Droupadi Mumru at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
July 25, 2022 9:36 AM
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to skip ceremony
The JD(U) leader, whose party is part of the ruling NDA and voted for Murmu, will give her oath taking ceremony a miss.
July 25, 2022 9:34 AM
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CJI NV Ramanna to administer oath
Chief Justice of India NV Ramanna, who will retire on August 26, will administer oath to the incoming President.
July 25, 2022 9:27 AM
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Prez-elect Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Ahead of swearing-in, Droupadi Murmu visits Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
July 25, 2022 9:15 AM
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Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President today
Droupadi Murmu, the former Jharkhand governor, will be sworn-in as India's 15th President at 10:15am today, in a ceremony in Parliament's Central Hall in New Delhi.
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