🔥 Trending Who is Droupadi Murmu? All About the President of India

Droupadi Murmu is an Indian politician who has served as the 15th and current President of India since July 2022 ²³. She is a significant figure in Indian politics for several reasons, primarily being the first person from a tribal community and the second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to hold the presidential office ¹². She is also the first President of India to have been born after India gained independence ²⁵.

Early Life and Background

Born on June 20, 1958, in Uparbeda, Odisha, Murmu comes from a Santhal tribal family ²³. Her birth name was Durgi Tudu ¹.

Political Career Highlights

Before assuming the presidency, Droupadi Murmu had a distinguished career in public service:

• Teacher and Social Worker: She began her career as a teacher before entering politics ⁸.
• Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA): She served as an MLA in the Odisha Legislative Assembly ⁸.
• Minister in Odisha Government: Murmu held various ministerial portfolios in the Government of Odisha ⁸.
• Governor of Jharkhand: From 2015 to 2021, she served as the 9th Governor of the state of Jharkhand ³⁶.

Presidency

Droupadi Murmu was elected as President of India on July 21, 2022, as the candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ¹⁵. She officially took office on July 25, 2022 ³⁵. Her presidency marks a historic moment for India, representing increased inclusivity and representation at the highest office. For example, on July 20, 2026, President Murmu visited the Presidential Palace in Moldova, where she was received by H.E. Madam Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova ⁴.