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Happy birthday President Droupadi Murmu: Trailblazer, inspirational leader, and India's youngest President

Hailing from Rairangpur, a tribal leader from the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, President Murmu is admired for her humility and soft-spoken nature.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Annesha Barua -- June 20th 2023 10:08 AM
Happy birthday President Droupadi Murmu: Trailblazer, inspirational leader, and India's youngest President

Happy birthday President Droupadi Murmu: Trailblazer, inspirational leader, and India's youngest President

Happy birthday President Droupadi Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu made history as the 15th president of India on July 25, 2022. Breaking barriers, she became the first tribal and second woman to hold the esteemed position. Notably, President Murmu is also the youngest president in India's history.

Hailing from Rairangpur, a tribal leader from the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, President Murmu is admired for her humility and soft-spoken nature. Born on June 20, 1958, she forged her path in politics through sheer determination and hard work, embarking on an extraordinary journey from a Santali village to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.



Political Journey:

Prior to her presidency, Murmu served as the eighth governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021. She had also been a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Rairangpur Assembly constituency, as well as a minister of state in the Odisha government from 2000 to 2004.

Before entering politics, she worked as a clerk in the State Irrigation and Power Department and later as a teacher at the Aurobindo Integral Education Center in Rairangpur.

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Personal Life:

Born into a Santali tribal family in Uparbeda village, Mayurbhanj district, Droupadi Murmu had a family background in village leadership. She was married to banker Shyam Charan Murmu, who passed away in 2014. Tragically, she also lost both of her sons. Despite these hardships, she ensured her only daughter received a good education, and she now works as a bank officer.

Educational Background:

Murmu began her education at a local primary school in Uperbeda before moving to Bhubaneswar for higher studies. She completed her secondary education at a girl's school and obtained a BA degree from Rama Devi Women's College, affiliated with Utkal University.

Top Inspirational Quotes:

"My election is proof that the poor in India can dream and make them come true."

"For me, getting primary education was a dream."

"I want to tell the youth, don't just focus on your future but also lay the foundation of the country's future. As president, you have my full support."

"I will focus on the welfare of the marginalized."

"India is adding new episodes of development in every sphere...India's fight against the Covid pandemic has increased its global influence."

"All I want is for all sisters and daughters to be empowered further as they continue to elevate their contribution in all fields."

As we celebrate President Droupadi Murmu's birthday, let her words inspire us to dream, achieve, and contribute towards the betterment of our nation.

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- With inputs from agencies

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