Tag: Droupadi Murmu
Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India’s first tribal president
The former school teacher and state governor was elected to the largely ceremonial position last week
Religious leaders welcome election of India’s new president
“We have a lot of expectations from her. We hope she will do everything possible to protect tribal rights"
Tribal candidate wins Indian presidential election: partial results
Murmu, who is from the Santhal tribe, secured the largely ceremonial position with the support of more than half the electorate
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