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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
Opposition: President’s address has no substance, a recycled ritual
January 29, 2026 4:08 am
“While making lofty speeches on ‘development’, the anti-poor, pro-crony Modi government has mercilessly dismantled MGNREGA… snatching away only source of livelihood for crores of workers,” said Kharge.
President Droupadi Murmu highlights India–EU FTA; says India a ‘bridge’ in shifting world order, hails ‘Operation Sindoor’
January 28, 2026 2:21 pm
President Droupadi Murmu's reference to the India–EU FTA, long under negotiation, was positioned as part of New Delhi’s emergence as a global economic force despite “various global crises.”
‘We invest in each other’s future’: EU leaders at banquet
January 28, 2026 2:50 am
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that in these times of uncertainty and conflict, India and the European Union share the responsibility of maintaining global stability.
Republic Day 2026: Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Shaurya Chakra for 2 women Navy officers
January 26, 2026 5:12 am
Group Captain Shukla flew to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission in June last year.
Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra. Check full list
January 25, 2026 8:43 pm
On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel, including six posthumous honours, recognising exceptional courage and devotion to duty.
Republic Day 2026 Speech: Full Text of President Droupadi Murmu's Republic day speech
January 25, 2026 8:13 pm
India's 77th Republic Day 2026 President Droupadi Murmu Speech: President Murmu said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam would take women’s political empowerment to new heights and give unprecedented momentum to women-led development.
Amid tariff stress, Murmu points to self-reliance in Republic Day message
January 26, 2026 2:52 am
In her speech, President Droupadi Murmu underlined the importance of self-reliance and domestic production in such circumstances.
Why Rashtrapati Bhawan has replaced Curzon's writings with Vedas, Puranas
January 24, 2026 11:40 am
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates library with 2,300 books and Manuscripts at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to felicitate 400 workers who built Ram Mandir; President Murmu invited
January 21, 2026 4:41 pm
The Opposition had earlier flagged the President’s absence during the consecration ceremony. The Trust had clarified then that she had been extended an invitation.
President Droupadi Murmu’s Jalandhar visit cancelled due to bad weather
January 16, 2026 2:17 pm
President Droupadi Murmu was to attend the 21st convocation ceremony of Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, as the chief guest.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu in Suriname: 10 photos to sum up her 3-day trip
June 07, 2023 2:55 pm
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)
In photos | Droupadi Murmu's first visit to West Bengal as President
March 28, 2023 2:34 pm
Leaders pay tributes to armed forces on Vijay Diwas
December 16, 2022 2:28 pm
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.
