<p>India just managed to hold off the challenge of an inspired West Indies team with the under-strength visitors coming away with a three-run victory in the first&nbsp;One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.</p>

<p>Stand-in captain Shikhar&nbsp;Dhawan's 97 was the foundation of his side's total of 308 for seven which appeared to be more than enough at the halfway stage given that the hosts were just coming off a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Bangladesh in Guyana a week earlier.</p>

<p>However, opener Kyle Mayers set the tone for the Caribbean side's chase with a top-score of 75 and with the rest of the batting order making important contributions the West Indies reached the final over needing 15 runs for victory.</p>

<p>Romario Shepherd, playing only because former captain Jason Holder was ruled out with Covid 19 in the morning, and Akeal Hosein managed to scramble 11 against the bowling of seamer Mohammed Siraj as they finished agonisingly short at 305 for six.</p>

<p>Dhawan's innings off 99 balls with three sixes and ten fours earned him the "Man of the Match" award although the left-handed opener was not too pleased with his team's effort in the field.</p>

<p>"We had a few nerves obviously towards the end of the match and maybe we didn't stick to our plans as well as we should have because if we had done so, especially with a few runs given away on the leg-side, the game would have been over as a contest earlier,"&nbsp;Dhawan&nbsp;said after the match.</p>

<p>Put in on a sweltering morning, he saw opening partner Shubman Gill (64) play most of the shots early on in a stand of 119 off 18 overs. Shreyas Iyer stroked his way to 54 before becoming the second wicket for Gudakesh Motie.</p>

<p>Motie had earlier dismissed&nbsp;Dhawan&nbsp;via an excellent diving catch by Shamarh Brooks at backward-point as India lost momentum when ominously poised at 213 for one in the 34th over.</p>

<p>Motie and fellow left-arm spinner Hosein were the most economical of the West Indies bowlers although pacer Alzarri Joseph bolstered the home side's rearguard in the field with two important wickets.</p>

<p>"It's a bittersweet feeling," was West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran’s summary of the match. "We've been talking about batting 50 overs and we did it this time but came up short.</p>

<p>"Still, we really competed well against one of the best teams in the world and we need to keep on improving against this type of opposition if we want to get our ODI cricket back on track."</p>

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India just managed to hold off the challenge of an inspired West Indies team with the under-strength visitors coming away with a three-run victory in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday. Stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan's 97 was the foundation of his side's total of 308 for seven which appeared to be more than enough at the halfway stage given that the hosts were just coming off a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Bangladesh in Guyana a week earlier. However, opener Kyle Mayers set the tone for the Caribbean side's chase with a top-score of 75 and with the rest of the batting order making important contributions the West Indies reached the final over needing 15 runs for victory. Romario Shepherd, playing only because former captain Jason Holder was ruled out with Covid 19 in the morning, and Akeal Hosein managed to scramble 11 against the bowling of seamer Mohammed Siraj as they finished agonisingly short at 305 for six. Dhawan's innings off 99 balls with three sixes and ten fours earned him the "Man of the Match" award although the left-handed opener was not too pleased with his team's effort in the field. "We had a few nerves obviously towards the end of the match and maybe we didn't stick to our plans as well as we should have because if we had done so, especially with a few runs given away on the leg-side, the game would have been over as a contest earlier," Dhawan said after the match. Put in on a sweltering morning, he saw opening partner Shubman Gill (64) play most of the shots early on in a stand of 119 off 18 overs. Shreyas Iyer stroked his way to 54 before becoming the second wicket for Gudakesh Motie. Motie had earlier dismissed Dhawan via an excellent diving catch by Shamarh Brooks at backward-point as India lost momentum when ominously poised at 213 for one in the 34th over. Motie and fellow left-arm spinner Hosein were the most economical of the West Indies bowlers although pacer Alzarri Joseph bolstered the home side's rearguard in the field with two important wickets. "It's a bittersweet feeling," was West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran’s summary of the match. "We've been talking about batting 50 overs and we did it this time but came up short. "Still, we really competed well against one of the best teams in the world and we need to keep on improving against this type of opposition if we want to get our ODI cricket back on track." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former aide, was on Friday (July 22) found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former White House Chief Strategist, who led Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign, is guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress. First, refusal to appear for a deposition; second, refusal to produce documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to federal law, Bannon faces a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail. Although, the sentencing will be at a later date.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As he left the court in Washington, DC, Bannon spoke to reporters. He said that "we may have lost the battle here today, but we're not going to lose the war."&nbsp;<br />
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"I want to start by thanking the jury. We respect their jury decision today," he added. Referring to the Justice Department's closing argument, Bannon said that "the prosecutor missed one very important phrase – I stand with Trump and the Constitution and I will never back off that, ever."&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the trial, he was among hundreds of people called by a House of Representatives committee to testify. He was asked about the sequence of events that took place when hundreds of Trump supporters stormed Congress on January 6, 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 68-year-old Republican strategist did not appear on the summons date or provide requested documents. The jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Bannon guilty of both misdemeanour charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by media reports, Bannon's&nbsp;attorney David Schoen said they planned to appeal the verdict, calling it a "bullet proof appeal."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is bullet proof appeal. Have you ever in another case seen a judge say six times in a case that he thinks the standard for willfulness is wrong,"&nbsp;he told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He's saying it doesn't comport with modern jurisprudence, he said it doesn't comport with the standard definition, but he is saying his hands were bound by a 1961 decision. You will see this case reversed on appeal," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former aide, was on Friday (July 22) found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former aide, was on Friday (July 22) found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The former White House Chief Strategist, who led Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign, is guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress. First, refusal to appear for a deposition; second, refusal to produce documents. According to federal law, Bannon faces a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail. Although, the sentencing will be at a later date. ALSO READ | Ukraine and Russia sign food crisis deal to restart grain exports As he left the court in Washington, DC, Bannon spoke to reporters. He said that "we may have lost the battle here today, but we're not going to lose the war." "I want to start by thanking the jury. We respect their jury decision today," he added. Referring to the Justice Department's closing argument, Bannon said that "the prosecutor missed one very important phrase – I stand with Trump and the Constitution and I will never back off that, ever." During the trial, he was among hundreds of people called by a House of Representatives committee to testify. He was asked about the sequence of events that took place when hundreds of Trump supporters stormed Congress on January 6, 2021. ALSO READ | Criminal proceedings launched against pregnant Russian councillor, a Navalny ally The 68-year-old Republican strategist did not appear on the summons date or provide requested documents. The jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Bannon guilty of both misdemeanour charges. As quoted by media reports, Bannon's attorney David Schoen said they planned to appeal the verdict, calling it a "bullet proof appeal." "This is bullet proof appeal. Have you ever in another case seen a judge say six times in a case that he thinks the standard for willfulness is wrong," he told reporters. "He's saying it doesn't comport with modern jurisprudence, he said it doesn't comport with the standard definition, but he is saying his hands were bound by a 1961 decision. You will see this case reversed on appeal," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a massive global food crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war is driving prices of fertilizer, fuel and food up and experts claim&nbsp;that millions of people worldwide are at risk of being driven to starvation. Urgent action is needed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s office said on Thursday that Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will sign a deal to resume grain exports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin tweeted: “The grain export agreement, critically important for global food security, will be signed in Istanbul (Friday) under the auspices of President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan and UN Secretary-General M. Guterres together with Ukrainian and Russian delegations.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Russia and Ukraine&nbsp;are key exporters of wheat and rice and&nbsp;up to 25 million tonnes of wheat and other grains have been blocked in Ukrainian ports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But in a late-night video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted that his country’s Black Sea ports could soon be unblocked.</p>

<p>Zelensky&nbsp;said: “And tomorrow we also expect news for our state from Turkey — regarding the unblocking of our ports.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yesterday,&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran.</p>

<p>Putin thanked Erdogan for mediating talks on the export of grain from Ukraine. He said that there was some progress.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a massive global food crisis.

Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia are set to sign a deal on Friday (July 22) aimed at reviving the blocked Black Sea grain exports. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a massive global food crisis. The war is driving prices of fertilizer, fuel and food up and experts claim that millions of people worldwide are at risk of being driven to starvation. Urgent action is needed. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s office said on Thursday that Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will sign a deal to resume grain exports. ALSO READ | Kremlin to hold referendums in captured Ukrainian territories to join Russia Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin tweeted: “The grain export agreement, critically important for global food security, will be signed in Istanbul (Friday) under the auspices of President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan and UN Secretary-General M. Guterres together with Ukrainian and Russian delegations.” Both Russia and Ukraine are key exporters of wheat and rice and up to 25 million tonnes of wheat and other grains have been blocked in Ukrainian ports. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow. ALSO READ | Heatflation: How hot temperatures increase the cost of food But in a late-night video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted that his country’s Black Sea ports could soon be unblocked. Zelensky said: “And tomorrow we also expect news for our state from Turkey — regarding the unblocking of our ports.” Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran. Putin thanked Erdogan for mediating talks on the export of grain from Ukraine. He said that there was some progress. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>From Indian Prime Narendra Modi to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu who is set to become the next president of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murmu, a woman from India’s tribal minority was elected as the country’s president on Thursday (July 21) with the backing of the ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She will be the first person from the tribal community to occupy the top executive post in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hailing from the Santhal tribe, Murmu secured the position with the support of more than half the electorate of MPs and state legislators.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The partial results were out when she crossed the 50% threshold after the third round of counting, defeating the opposition’s candidate, Yashwant Sinha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Thursday, she has already received 5,77,777 votes, which is more than halfway through the total number of legitimate votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu</strong></p>

<p>The outgoing Indian President Ram Nath Kovind wrote: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi congratulated Murmu with a series of tweets. He wrote: “India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President!<br />
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Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.</p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1550131416226476033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.</p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1550131499328229377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Met Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji and congratulated her. <a href="https://t.co/ALdJ3kWSLj">pic.twitter.com/ALdJ3kWSLj</a></p>
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<p>Dalai Lama congratulated the new President-elect Murmu with a lengthy letter. Parts of the letter read: “You are assuming this august position at a time when the international community is becoming ever more aware of the importance of India, which has much to contribute to the peace and development of the world.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I have a deep respect for India and, as the longest staying guest of the government of India. I have had the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the country. For thousands of years, India has upheld the principles of ‘karuna’ and ‘ahimsa’ and Mahatma Gandhi made the principle of non-violence spread far and wide,” the letter added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba congratulated Murmu within hours of the formal announcement of the final results of the Presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Deuba wrote, “On behalf of the government and people of Nepal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between Nepal and India will see newer heights in the days ahead.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On behalf of the govt &amp; people of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nepal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nepal</a>, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nepal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nepal</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> will see newer heights in the days ahead.</p>
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<p>Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha also congratulated Droupadi Murmu who is set to become the 15th President of India. In a statement, Sinha said, “I heartily congratulate Droupadi Murmu on her victory in the Presidential Election 2022. I hope — indeed, every Indian hopes — that as the 15th President of India, she functions as the Custodian of the Constitution without fear or favour. I join my fellow countrymen in extending best wishes to her.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy.<br />
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Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India.<br />
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It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality.</p>
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1550140815640764416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hearty congratulations to Hon'ble Droupadi Murmu avl on being elected to the highest constitutional position of India. Emerging from the oppressed sections of the society, we strongly believe that you will stand by silenced voices to ensure a thriving constitutional democracy. <a href="https://t.co/vbQnPReb19">pic.twitter.com/vbQnPReb19</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Smt Droupadi Murmu polled 104 votes compared to NDA’s original strength of 79 in the 126 member Assam Assembly. 2 absent .<br />
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My heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam for reposing their faith in the NDA’s Presidential candidate &amp; wholeheartedly joining this historic moment.</p>
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) <a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/1550128859613261829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely great news for our Nation🇮🇳!<br />
Heartiest congratulations from Maharashtra to Hon Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as 15th President of India!<br />
India has chosen a tribal woman &amp; common citizen for topmost post.<br />
That’s the beauty of our democracy &amp; Indian constitution! <a href="https://t.co/zlsbYEValG">pic.twitter.com/zlsbYEValG</a></p>
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/1550140355877621760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ये भारत की जीत है I<br />
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India gets its first tribal woman President.<br />
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Droupadi Murmu ji's historic win represents the vibrancy of our democracy. It is an unmatched tribute to grassroot service &amp; people's power. Antyodaya gets a pride of place at Rashtrapati Bhavan.</p>
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1550132913127116800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations &amp; best wishes to Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji on being elected 15th President of India.<br />
Coming from a modest background &amp; becoming President of our country, her story is an inspiration for millions.<br />
I am sure she will work hard for welfare of all sections of society.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Warmest congratulations to President-elect Smt Droupadi Murmu ji for being voted the Head of State.<br />
Wishing her the very best for taking office and embarking on her journey as India’s 15th President.<br />
May she continue to serve the nation with utmost devotion and dedication.</p>
— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ysjagan/status/1550150216635916288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Celebrations in her hometown&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Tarinisen Tudu, brother of the newly elected President&nbsp;was overjoyed. As quoted by ANI, he said, “I am overjoyed that my sister, a tribal woman, has been elected as the President. She has struggled a lot since her childhood. This is an inspiration for everybody.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">⚡️Round 1 Vote: India's Presidential election still has one more round to go, here's how it reportedly stands:<br />
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Valid Votes: 748<br />
Draupadi Murmu: 540<br />
Yashwant Sinha: 208<br />
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The celebrations are already in full swing in Murmu's hometown.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/droupadimurmu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#droupadimurmu</a><br />
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From Indian Prime Narendra Modi to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu who is set to become the next president of India.

From Indian Prime Narendra Modi to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu who is set to become the next president of India. Murmu, a woman from India’s tribal minority was elected as the country’s president on Thursday (July 21) with the backing of the ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She will be the first person from the tribal community to occupy the top executive post in the country. Hailing from the Santhal tribe, Murmu secured the position with the support of more than half the electorate of MPs and state legislators. ALSO READ | Droupadi Murmu officially declared India's 15th President, first from tribal community The partial results were out when she crossed the 50% threshold after the third round of counting, defeating the opposition’s candidate, Yashwant Sinha. As of Thursday, she has already received 5,77,777 votes, which is more than halfway through the total number of legitimate votes. Congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu The outgoing Indian President Ram Nath Kovind wrote: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.” PM Modi congratulated Murmu with a series of tweets. He wrote: “India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.” ALSO READ | Who is Droupadi Murmu, the tribal leader who is going to become India’s next president? Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2022 × India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022 × Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022 × Met Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji and congratulated her. pic.twitter.com/ALdJ3kWSLj — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022 × Dalai Lama congratulated the new President-elect Murmu with a lengthy letter. Parts of the letter read: “You are assuming this august position at a time when the international community is becoming ever more aware of the importance of India, which has much to contribute to the peace and development of the world.” “I have a deep respect for India and, as the longest staying guest of the government of India. I have had the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the country. For thousands of years, India has upheld the principles of ‘karuna’ and ‘ahimsa’ and Mahatma Gandhi made the principle of non-violence spread far and wide,” the letter added. Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba congratulated Murmu within hours of the formal announcement of the final results of the Presidential election. Taking to Twitter, Deuba wrote, “On behalf of the government and people of Nepal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between Nepal and India will see newer heights in the days ahead.” On behalf of the govt & people of #Nepal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between #Nepal & #India will see newer heights in the days ahead. — Sher Bahadur Deuba (@SherBDeuba) July 21, 2022 × Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha also congratulated Droupadi Murmu who is set to become the 15th President of India. In a statement, Sinha said, “I heartily congratulate Droupadi Murmu on her victory in the Presidential Election 2022. I hope — indeed, every Indian hopes — that as the 15th President of India, she functions as the Custodian of the Constitution without fear or favour. I join my fellow countrymen in extending best wishes to her.” Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy. Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India. It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 21, 2022 × Hearty congratulations to Hon'ble Droupadi Murmu avl on being elected to the highest constitutional position of India. Emerging from the oppressed sections of the society, we strongly believe that you will stand by silenced voices to ensure a thriving constitutional democracy. pic.twitter.com/vbQnPReb19 — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 21, 2022 × Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 21, 2022 × Smt Droupadi Murmu polled 104 votes compared to NDA’s original strength of 79 in the 126 member Assam Assembly. 2 absent . My heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam for reposing their faith in the NDA’s Presidential candidate & wholeheartedly joining this historic moment. — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 21, 2022 × Extremely great news for our Nation🇮🇳! Heartiest congratulations from Maharashtra to Hon Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as 15th President of India! India has chosen a tribal woman & common citizen for topmost post. That’s the beauty of our democracy & Indian constitution! pic.twitter.com/zlsbYEValG — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 21, 2022 × ये भारत की जीत है I India gets its first tribal woman President. Droupadi Murmu ji's historic win represents the vibrancy of our democracy. It is an unmatched tribute to grassroot service & people's power. Antyodaya gets a pride of place at Rashtrapati Bhavan. — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 21, 2022 × Congratulations & best wishes to Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji on being elected 15th President of India. Coming from a modest background & becoming President of our country, her story is an inspiration for millions. I am sure she will work hard for welfare of all sections of society. — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 21, 2022 × Warmest congratulations to President-elect Smt Droupadi Murmu ji for being voted the Head of State. Wishing her the very best for taking office and embarking on her journey as India’s 15th President. May she continue to serve the nation with utmost devotion and dedication. — YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) July 21, 2022 × Celebrations in her hometown Tarinisen Tudu, brother of the newly elected President was overjoyed. As quoted by ANI, he said, “I am overjoyed that my sister, a tribal woman, has been elected as the President. She has struggled a lot since her childhood. This is an inspiration for everybody.” ⚡️Round 1 Vote: India's Presidential election still has one more round to go, here's how it reportedly stands: Valid Votes: 748 Draupadi Murmu: 540 Yashwant Sinha: 208 The celebrations are already in full swing in Murmu's hometown.#droupadimurmu https://t.co/P5AQvh7WLM pic.twitter.com/2477pyKoXk — @NabaKumarRay (@Naba_Kumar_Ray) July 21, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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