Draupadi Murmu

2022 - 6 - 21

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Draupadi Murmu: 10 things to know about NDA's presidential nominee (The Indian Express)

If elected to power, Murmu will be the first tribal President of India. Draupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was on Tuesday named the ruling NDA's ...

The poll is slated for July 18. Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was on Tuesday named the ruling NDA’s candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election. 🔴 In 2015, Murmu was sworn in as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand.

By choosing Draupadi Murmu as Presidential nominee, BJP kills two ... (The Federal)

By nominating Murmu, the BJP has ensured the support of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and secured tribal votes in poll-bound states.

With his position as CM already rocky given allegations against him of wrongfully owning a mine in the state, Soren will find it difficult to refuse support for Murmu considering that he leads a party that claims to represent the interests of the adivasi community, which is also his principal vote bank. Rahul had launched his party’s adivasi satyagrah in poll-bound Gujarat just last month and reiterated his commitment to fighting for the welfare of the community. A former school teacher, Murmu has come up the ranks from a councillor in her native town of Rairangpur in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district to a legislator, state minister, governor and now presidential candidate. This is certainly not to say that having a member of the historically oppressed but numerically strong community in the Rashtrapati Bhawan will improve the lot of the adivasis – or lessen the state’s atrocities against them. The thumbs down from several public intellectuals for Sinha’s candidature also shows that his past political stint that the Opposition parties are now projecting as part of his “long and distinguished career in public life” inspires little confidence even among strident Modi critics. The BJP clearly expects that what Murmu may seemingly lack in political profile, she will more than make up in the symbolism of her candidature.

Who is Droupadi Murmu? (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was named the NDA's candidate for the presidential polls next month. According to reports, Murmu, 64, ...

As a tribal woman from remote Mayurbhanj district, I had not thought about becoming the candidate for the top post.” She graduated from the Ramadevi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was named the NDA’s candidate for the presidential polls next month.

Meet Draupadi Murmu: BJP-led NDA's Presidential candidate who ... (OpIndia)

On June 21, Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced former Governor of Jharkhand Droupadi Murmu's name as its ...

BJP Chief JP Nadda said, “Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji with her rich administrative experience, her great history of selfless social service and her relentless zeal to work for the upliftment of society, will make her a great President for our country. He added, “Her contributions to our nation are immense, and she possesses a lot of expertise in different areas which will be of great benefit to our country. I wish her all the best on becoming a candidate for this dignified post and I am sure she will definitely win.” Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has devoted her life to serving society and empowering the poor, downtrodden as well as the marginalised. It is indeed a proud moment for the people of Odisha. I am sure Smt Murmu will set a shining example for women empowerment in the country.” Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Congratulations Smt Draupadi Murmu on being announced as candidate of NDA for the country’s highest office. From the year 2013 to April 2015, she served as a national executive member of ST Morcha. She gained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ramadevi Women’s College in Bhubaneswar and then worked as a Junior Assistant in Irrigation and Power Department from 1979 to 1983 in the Odisha government. Following the announcement of her Presidential candidature, a wave of congratulations followed from the leaders across party lines. Murmu will be the first-ever President elected from Odisha. IN 1994, she joined as a teacher at Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Rairangpur and continued serving at the institute till 1997. BJP Chief JP Nadda announced Murmu’s candidature in a press conference following the board meeting.

A tribal and a woman, Draupadi Murmu gives power to presidential ... (The Statesman)

Draupadi Murmu, the first tribal leader to be nominated for top constitutional post of the country, if elected would also be the second women president of.

She was the first governor of the state who completed their term. She would be the second female president of the country after Sh. Pratibha Patil, if she gets elected. Congratulations Smt#DraupadiMurmuon being announced as candidate of NDA for the country’s highest office. For the people of Odisha, this is undoubtedly a proud occasion “. “Congratulations to Ms. Draupadi Murmu on being named the NDA’s presidential candidate. “We announce Draupadi Murmu as the NDA’s candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections after scrutinizing 20 names.”

BJP chooses Draupadi Murmu, India's first tribal woman governor ... (Voiceonline.com)

Draupadi Murmu with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ranchi/New Delhi (IANS): The BJP on Tuesday chose former Jharkhand governor and tribal leader Draupadi ...

She was MLA twice in Odisha and also got a chance to work as a minister in the Naveen Patnaik government, when the BJP was in a coalition with the Biju Janata Dal. She was always aware of the issues related to tribal affairs, education, law and order, and health in Jharkhand. On several occasions, she questioned decisions of the state governments, but always with constitutional dignity and decency. Murmu had served twice as an MLA and once as a minister in Odisha, before being sworn in as the Governor of Jharkhand on May 18, 2015. She was elected councillor of the district board in Rairangpur in 1997. Murmu’s tenure as the governor of Jharkhand for more than six years was not only non-controversial, but also memorable. Murmu has a rich experience of more than six years as a governor.

Courage under fire: Draupadi Murmu's political graph saw abject ... (Economic Times)

The Governor of Jharkhand, seemingly unaffected by her new status, was snapped sweeping the floors at a Shiv Temple in Rairangpur in Odisha. #WATCH | Odisha: ...

After losing her second son, Murmu lost her brother and mother in the same month. She was also the Minister for Commerce and Transport and Fisheries and Animal Husbandry during the BJP-BJD coalition in Odisha. Murmu has defied odds and cultural stigmas to serve the people, battling stereotypes generally associated with a career in politics. After losing her second son, Murmu lost her brother and mother in the same month. Right from an early stage, she has dedicated her life to serving the poor and the downtrodden, something that was highlighted by the PM himself in his tweet on Tuesday. However, a year later in 2014, her husband died. I started as a teacher without pay and later worked with social organisations to uplift villagers hailing from the remotest parts of Odisha,” she said. She was also the Minister for Commerce and Transport and Fisheries and Animal Husbandry during the BJP-BJD coalition in Odisha. Murmu has defied odds and cultural stigmas to serve the people, battling stereotypes generally associated with a career in politics. However, a year later in 2014, her husband died. The Governor of Jharkhand, seemingly unaffected by her new status, was snapped sweeping the floors at a Shiv Temple in Rairangpur in Odisha. Murmu sought comfort in Yoga, meditation and counselling to overcome the phase.