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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
Ayodhya, Gujarat 2002 polls, 2G – the times Presidential Reference was invoked earlier
May 16, 2025 4:31 pm
Governments, including of the Congress, have used the Presidential Reference route to either resolve vexed legal issues, seek clarity on judgements, or at times to lob uneasy and uncomfortable political issues into the Court’s domain
President asks SC on assent to Bills: Can court impose timelines to decide?
May 16, 2025 5:21 am
The Supreme Court has set a timeline for Governors to act on Bills, and for the first time, prescribed that the President should take a decision on those reserved for consideration by the Governor within three months.
President grants prosecution nod against Lalu Prasad; BJP nervous before Bihar polls: RJD
May 09, 2025 5:05 am
The PMLA investigation in the case was initiated on the basis of an FIR lodged by CBI related to the land-for-job scam in railways accusing Lalu Prasad of indulging in corruption in appointments of Group D substitutes in the Railways during 2004-09.
Empower panchayats to mediate, settle disputes, says President Droupadi Murmu
May 04, 2025 12:54 am
India has a long and rich tradition of judicial mechanisms in which such out-of-court settlements were more of a norm than exception, she said, adding that the institution of panchayat is legendary for fostering amicable resolutions.
President Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice B R Gavai as next Chief Justice; will take oath on May 14
April 30, 2025 10:24 pm
He will be the second person from the Scheduled Caste community to become CJI. The first was Justice K G Balakrishnan.
President Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis' funeral
April 25, 2025 8:43 am
Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Vatican City and offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India.
Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism: In Spirit & in Words
April 09, 2025 8:14 am
The 19th edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards saw people from all fields come together to celebrate the values of journalism
Gujarat Confidential: Vigil Postponed
April 08, 2025 11:19 pm
Bambhaniya is from Bhavnagar constituency and is also Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution whereas, Patel is BJP MP from Valsad constituency. BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Sandhya Ray has also joined Murmu for the visit.
President Murmu arrives in Portugal on first leg of two-nation visit
April 07, 2025 10:25 am
President Murmu will be given a Guard of Honour and will engage in meetings with top leadership.
Waqf Amendment bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's assent
April 06, 2025 8:39 am
"The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the president on April 5, 2025, and is hereby published for general information: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025," the government said in a notification.
