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Droupadi Murmu

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  • Born 20 June 1958
  • Age 66
  • Birth Place Uparbeda,, Mayurbhanj, Odisha India
  • Profession Politician, President Of India
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office Governor Of Jharkhand 18 May 2015 - 12 July 2021, Member Of Odisha Legislative Assembly 5 March 2000 - 21 May 2009
  • Residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

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Droupadi Murmu BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Droupadi Murmu: A Profile Born June 20, 1958, Droupadi Murmu is India's 15th President, assuming office in 2022. Her election marked a historic moment, as she is the first tribal woman and the second woman overall to hold the presidency. Prior to her current role, Murmu served as the Governor of Jha...

Droupadi Murmu PERSONAL LIFE

Father Biranchi Narayan Tudu
Spouse Shyam Charan Murmu ​ ​(1980; died 2014), ​
Education Utkal University (BA)

POSITIONS HELD BY Droupadi Murmu

Position Tenure
Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly 15 May 2004 - 19 May 2009
Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly 29 February 2000 - 6 February 2004
Governor of Jharkhand 18 May 2015 - 12 July 2021
President of India 25 July 2022 - Present

DROUPADI MURMU NEWS

Merger or defection? CM of Punjab, Raghav Chadha meet Droupadi Murmu over legal status

May 06, 2026 4:16 am

The AAP suffered a major jolt on April 24, when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha members quit and merged with the BJP.

President Murmu visits Army Training Command, exhorts operational preparedness

May 02, 2026 10:45 am

The ministry in its statement also said the command is a critical gear in the path to military glory, Atmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat.

Shimla: President Murmu visits Army Training Command

May 02, 2026 5:08 am

The President was briefed by the GOC-in-C on evolution of ARTRAC, the stellar role of ARTRAC in providing quality training to Indian Army personnel to enhance operational efficiency as well as on salient initiatives of ARTRAC. 

Most female riders still not using Pink Smart Cards in Delhi, mandatory use for free travel likely soon

May 01, 2026 3:54 am

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, after the launch, had  said that the Pink tickets could be used for three months. But a majority of female passengers, according to officials, have not yet made the switch from Pink tickets.

Delhi Confidential: Bhagwant’s Recall Push

May 01, 2026 3:06 am

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that he would meet President Droupadi Murmu next week to seek the recall of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who had left AAP to “merge” with the BJP.

Centre notifies CAPF Act after President’s assent

April 10, 2026 12:41 am

The new legislation was published in the Gazette on Thursday by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Amid Murmu protocol row, TMC vs BJP battle flares in Bengal tribal seats

March 19, 2026 2:55 am

In the state's 16 ST-reserved Assembly seats, TMC and BJP were closely matched in 2021 Assembly elections as well as 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

25 yrs, 5 billion meals: At Akshay Patra milestone, President Murmu says nourishment and education key to Viksit Bharat

March 18, 2026 4:11 am

Framing child welfare as a collective responsibility, Murmu said, “A safe and bright future for our children is not solely the responsibility of the government, but a shared responsibility of us all.” 

Delhi Confidential: Seniors First

March 16, 2026 6:07 am

Rashtrapati Bhavan is giving the guests an entire day (10 am to 6 pm) of recreational and cultural exposure, which will also foster a sense of national belonging and participation in a prestigious public event.

From the Urdu Press: 'Nitish sacrifices chair to launch Nishant as successor'; 'TMC, BJP must not drag President into politics'

March 10, 2026 4:26 pm

“The global silence over the war is deafening and unfortunate. Several countries believe that the US and Israel have imposed a reckless war on Iran. They must raise their voices and bring pressure on them to bring an end to this unnecessary conflict,” writes Siasat

DROUPADI MURMU PHOTOS

In Photos | Winners of Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2023

March 20, 2025 11:04 am

In her address, President Droupadi Murmu reflected on Ramnath Goenka’s unwavering dedication to journalistic integrity and service to the nation. She recounted how Goenka’s bold stance during the Emergency became a beacon of hope for restoring democratic rights.

At Assam's Tezpur, President Droupadi Murmu takes maiden sortie in fighter jet

April 08, 2023 2:29 pm

Group Captain Naveen Kumar Tiwari flew her in a Sukhoi-30 MKI that took off from the Indian Air Force base. (President/ Twitter)

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India, first tribal leader to hold office

July 25, 2022 4:12 pm

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath to Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Amit Shah, among others.

MPs, MLAs cast votes to elect the 15th President of India

July 18, 2022 2:40 pm

Around 4,800 MPs and MLAs across the country are voting to elect the President of India today.

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