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Droupadi Murmu

Meet the amazing Droupadi Murmu, the first leader from a tribal community to become India's President!

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The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu received His Excellency Mr Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2024
RK Sinha With droupadi murmu president of india
Pandit Ritwik Sanyal receiving Padmashri Award by President of India Droupadi Murmu
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms. Sheikh Hasina calling on the President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on September 06, 2022
President Droupadi Murmu meets former President Pratibha Patil in Rashtrapati bhavan on 26 July 2022
Ricky Kej receiving the Padma Shri Award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu
Anand Kumar receiving the prestigious Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at 7th convocation ceremony of Sikkim University
Map of international presidential trips of Madam President Droupadi Murmu
Neeraj Gupta and Droupadi Murmu (cropped)
Mohamed Muizzu and Droupadi Murmu in 2024

Key Facts

Born
June 20, 1958.
Birthplace
Uparbeda village, Odisha, India.
Known For
Being the President of India and the first from a tribal community.
Career
Teacher, Governor, and President of India.
Fun Fact
She is the first President born in independent India.

Who is Droupadi Murmu?

Imagine a very important job, like being the captain of a giant ship! That's kind of like being the President of India. Droupadi Murmu is the person who has this super important job right now. She's the first person ever from a tribal community to be chosen for this role. She also became President when she was 64 years old, which makes her one of the youngest people to ever hold this position!

Her Amazing Journey!

Droupadi Murmu wasn't always a leader. Before becoming President, she was a teacher! She taught children in a town called Rairangpur. She also worked in a government office, helping things run smoothly. Then, she became a leader in her state, like being the mayor of a big city, and later, the Governor of a place called Jharkhand. It's like she climbed many steps to reach her big job!

A President for Everyone!

Why is Droupadi Murmu so special? Because she represents so many people! She is the first President born after India became an independent country. This means she grew up in a free India, just like many kids today. Her story shows that anyone, no matter where they come from, can achieve great things and help lead their country.

Fun Facts About Her!

Did you know Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20th? That's the same day as summer vacation starts for many kids! She is also the second woman ever to be President of India. That's like having two amazing women leaders in a row! Her journey from being a teacher to the President is truly inspiring.

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