It is a historic day for entire India as daughter from Odisha soil, Draupadi Murmu becomes the first ever tribal lady to be the President of India. In doing so, she becomes the 15th personality to adorn the country's highest constitutional post. Join us as we take you to the live oath ceremony of the veteran leader from the Parliament.
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"I belong to the tribal society. The opportunity and honour bestowed upon me shows India's greatness," said President Draupadi Murmu.
President Draupadi Murmu inspected her first Guard of Honour after taking the oath, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday.
Veteran leader Draupadi Murmu on Monday recited famous Odia Saint poet Bhima Bhoi’s famous assertion ‘Mo Jeevana Pachhe Narke Padithau, Jagata Uddhara Heu (let my life remain inglorious, let the world achieve salvation) while addressing the nation... Read More
"Vocal for Local, Digital India and Startup India have all been instrumental in the rapid growth of India," said President Murmu in the Parliament Central Hall on Monday.
"In 75 years as parliamentary democracy, India has carried forward resolve of progress through participation & consensus. We are building 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' by embracing many languages, religions, food habits & customs," she said.
As the youth in the country moves forward, development speeds up. Today, I promise the youth of India that you will always have my unwavering support, said President Draupadi Murmu after taking oath as the 15th President of India
"Becoming the President is not my personal feat but is the achievement of every poor in India," said Draupadu Murmu at the Parliament Central hall after taking her oath as the President of India. "
Murmu said, "My nomination is proof that the poor in India can not only dream but also fulfill those dreams.
President Draupadi Murmu called upon the countrymen 'to speed up efforts to meet the expectations that our freedom fighters had with the citizens of independent India'. "Standing in the Parliament - the symbol of expectations, aspirations and rights of all Indians - I humbly express my gratitude to all of you. Your trust and support will be a major strength for me to carry out this new responsibility," said President Murmu.
Draupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India.
Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to Murmu in the Central Hall of Parliament.. Read More
Odisha's daughter Draupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India. She is the second woman President of the country, first-ever tribal woman to hold the highest Constitutional post and the first President to be born in independent India.
President-elect Draupadi Murmu arrives at the Central Hall of the Parliament. She will take oath as the President, shortly
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind extended their greetings to President-elect Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of her swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
The President-elect Draupadi Murmu paid her tributes to Mahatma Gandhi by offering flowers at Raj Ghat ahead of her swearing-in ceremony at 10:14 am in the Central Hall of the Parliament.
The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, State Governors, Chief Ministers, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of Parliament, Civil and Military officers of the Government of India, among others.
The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, State Governors, Chief Ministers, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of Parliament, Civil and Military officers of the Government of India, among others.
Besides, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has already reached New Delhi to take part in the swearing-in ceremony. Six MLAs of Mayurbhanj, Udala NAC Chairperson, Draupadi Murmu’s classmates Dangi Murmu and Gaya Didi will also attend the ceremony.
The swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Draupadi Murmu will take place in the Central Hall of the Parliament at 10.14 am. At 10.18 am, the new President will sign the oath register and at about 10.23 am, she will deliver her first-ever Presidential address to the Nation.
Draupadi Murmu will arrive at the Parliament House in a ceremonial motorcade at 10.03 am. They will be received by the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Chief Justice of India. At 10.14 am, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will administer Draupadi Murmu the oath of office.