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Highlights: World leaders congratulate India's President Droupadi Murmu, celebrations ensue in Odisha
Highlights: The former Jharkhand governor is India's first tribal and second female President.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrations afoot in Droupadi Murmu's hometown in Odisha
‘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.
‘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
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.
‘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
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.
President Murmu inspects first guard of honour
Droupadi Murmu inspects first guard of honour as President.
Ex-President received guard of honour
Tri-services guard of honour given to now-former President, Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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.
Watch: Swearing-in ceremony of India's youngest Prez
Missed the swearing-in ceremony? Can watch it here.
Droupadi Murmu assumes office as President
Droupadi Murmu assumes office as 15th President of India.
President Murmu receives ceremonial salute
President Droupadi Murmu receives ceremonial salute at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Murmu greets PM Modi, other dignitaries
President Droupadi Murmu greets PM Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and other dignitaries.
President of India Twitter handle gets new profile pic
Profile image of President of India's Twitter account now shows Droupadi Murmu.
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.
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.
'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
