Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended best wishes to Droupadi Murmu taking over as India’s 15th President.
Taking to Twitter PM Modi said, “The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India, especially for the poor, marginalized and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure.”
PM Modi also hailed Murmu’s oath-taking speech and said, “In her address after taking the oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasized India’s accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”
Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India on Monday in the Central Hall of Parliament. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana administrated the oath of the President to her. She became India’s first tribal President.
President Murmu also delivered oath taking speech and said, “Johar! Namaskar! I humbly greet all my fellow citizens from this sacred Parliament, a symbol of the hopes, aspirations, and rights of all the citizens of India. Your affection, trust, and support will be my greatest strength in discharging my functions and responsibilities.”
Moreover, President Murmu also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the MPs and all the Members for being elected to the highest constitutional post of India.
The NDA’s presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu won the presidential election and Vice President Opponent candidate Yashwant Sinha lost in this election by a huge margin on Thursday.
However, on Thursday, Draupadi Murmu won the presidential election by 6, 76,803 votes, and Sinha’s got 3, 80,177 votes.