From PM Modi to Dalai Lama, congratulations pour in for Droupadi Murmu; huge celebrations in her hometown
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Droupadi Murmu will be the country's second woman president after Pratibha Patil. Murmu succeeds Ram Nath Kovind
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.
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Hailing from the Santhal tribe, Murmu secured the position with the support of more than half the electorate of MPs and state legislators.
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.”
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!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022
Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.
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.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 21, 2022
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.
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 .
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 21, 2022
My heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam for reposing their faith in the NDA’s Presidential candidate & wholeheartedly joining this historic moment.
Extremely great news for our Nation🇮🇳!
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 21, 2022
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
ये भारत की जीत है I
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 21, 2022
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.
Congratulations & best wishes to Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji on being elected 15th President of India.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 21, 2022
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.
Warmest congratulations to President-elect Smt Droupadi Murmu ji for being voted the Head of State.
— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) July 21, 2022
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.
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:
— @NabaKumarRay (@Naba_Kumar_Ray) July 21, 2022
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
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