India’s first tribal President sworn-in
India’s 15th President, 64-year-old Droupadi Murmu is sworn in on Monday. In her acceptance speech, Murmu said “ The country’s deprived, poor, Dalits and tribals can see their reflection in her” which, she added, is a matter of big satisfaction for her. She also paid tributes to India’s freedom fighters and said the country will have to move quickly on the twin tracks of “Sbka Prayas” (everyone’s effort) and “Sabak Karetavya” (everyone’s duty to fulfill their expectations. She also said she was the first President to be born after Independence, and it was her good fortune that she assumed the position at a time when the country is celebrating “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” to mark the 75th anniversary of its freedom.
India’s first tribal President recalled that she grew up in a small tribal village where even getting primary education was like a dream and she went to become the first person in the village to enroll for college education. She wanted to reassure Indians, especially the youth and women, that their interests will be supreme for her as President. She also praised the government’s “vocal for local” and “Digital India” initiatives.
Narendra Modi, the Indian prime minister said, “ in her address after taking the oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasized on India’s accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India, especially for the poor, marginalized and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure”.