Page 17 - Latest Updates on Droupadi Murmu
Murmu's election is testimony to vibrancy of Indian democracy: Naidu
VP M Venkaiah Naidu congratulated Droupadi Murmu on being sworn in as the 15th President of India, saying her election to the highest office is a testimony to the vibrancy of Indian democracy.
 "Murmu's election is testimony to vibrancy of Indian democracy: Naidu")
President's powers: Ordinances, pardons, emergency proclamation, and more
The country's 15th President Droupadi Murmu will have powers to promulgate ordinances, grant pardons and sign proclamation of emergency in states and the country
 "President's powers: Ordinances, pardons, emergency proclamation, and more")
Got my name Droupadi from my school teacher, says President Murmu
The first tribal President of India's name Droupadi, based on a character of the epic Mahabharata' was given by her school teacher
Watershed moment for India: PM Modi on Droupadi Murmu assuming presidency
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
 "Watershed moment for India: PM Modi on Droupadi Murmu assuming presidency")
My election proves poor can dream and achieve too: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfil those aspirations
 "My election proves poor can dream and achieve too: President Murmu")
Mamata Banerjee loses pole position in Opposition
Her conduct in the election of the president and the vice-president confirms her image as an unpredictable leader
 "Mamata Banerjee loses pole position in Opposition")
LIVE: Vivo challenged integrity, sovereignty of India, ED tells Delhi HC
From the latest coronavirus updates to the oath-taking ceremony of Droupadi Murmu, catch all the latest live news around the world here
 "LIVE: Vivo challenged integrity, sovereignty of India, ED tells Delhi HC")
Droupadi Murmu to take oath as the 15th President of India today
President-elect Droupadi Murmu, who hails from the tribal community, will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday
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Protect environment for future generations: Prez Kovind in farewell speech
The president said the nation is working with the objective of providing better housing, and access to drinking water and electricity for every family
 "Protect environment for future generations: Prez Kovind in farewell speech")
Murmu to become 10th successive president to take oath on July 25
Records show that since 1977, successive presidents have taken oath on July 25
First President from a tribal community: Why did it take so long?
The most dismaying fact is that tribals have a very high dropout rate
 "First President from a tribal community: Why did it take so long?")
LIVE: Suspected case of monkeypox in Telangana; Centre holds review meeting
Catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
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Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in
President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday
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Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow, will get 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
Inside Murmu's world: Passionate teacher, disciplinarian, vegetarian
Droupadi Murmu is not new to records; in a dizzying political career spanning barely a quarter century, she zoomed from a Municipal Councillor in 1997 to the country's First Citizen in 2022
 "Inside Murmu's world: Passionate teacher, disciplinarian, vegetarian")
VP Naidu, PM Modi, Om Birla at farewell ceremony for President Kovind
President-Elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. She will be the first tribal person to occupy the country's highest constitutional post.
 "VP Naidu, PM Modi, Om Birla at farewell ceremony for President Kovind")
VP Naidu meets Murmu, congratulates her on being elected President
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday visited Droupadi Murmu's temporary residence here and congratulated her on being elected as the 15th President of India
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Murmu receives unexpected vote from Kerala; BJP terms it 'positive vote'
During the counting of votes for the presidential elections, Droupadi Murmu was found to have received one vote from Kerala, a state with no BJP legislator in the 140-member Assembly
Prez polls: Goa CM thanks three Opposition MLAs for voting for Murmu
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has thanked three MLAs from opposition benches who cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu.
 "Prez polls: Goa CM thanks three Opposition MLAs for voting for Murmu")
Shiv Sena expects Murmu to uphold constitutional values, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday congratulated Droupadi Murmu on her election as the President of India, and said his party expects her to uphold the constitutional values
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