The 10 unknown facts about our President
National and international focus went to a rural village in the eastern coastal state of Odisha in June 2022, when the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) named Draupadi Murmu as its candidate for the 15th President of India.
As much as you should know about the 15th President of the country, you should also know about the tribal woman who made it to the top position of the country.
She is the first President born in Independent India
The first president of the nation born in an independent India is Draupadi Murmu. Draupadi Murmu, was born in 1958. She is the daughter of a farmer Biranchi Narayan Tudu.
Countrys first tribal President
President Murmu is the nations first tribal leader. She is a member of the Santhali community and has served as an inspiration to all Indians.
Countrys second woman President
President Murmu is the second woman to hold the highest position in the country after Pratibha Devisingh Patil. Pratibha Patil served as the 12th President of the country from 25 July 2007 to 25 July 2012.
She is an Odisha native.
Draupadi Murmu was born in Odishas Mayurbhanj district. Her family is from Baidaposi area of Rairangpur.
Shes from the Santhal tribe.
President Murmu was a Santhali by birth. One of the major tribes, Santhals are primarily found in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand. They are also seen in Assam and Bihar.
Their official language is Santhali.
She was considered for the position of President earlier too
As per reports, President Murmu was considered as a strong contender during the time when the then President Pranab Mukherjee was set to leave Rashtrapati Bhavan.
She is an Arts graduate
President Murmu graduated from the esteemed Rama Devi University, formerly known as Rama Devi Womens College, in the state. The University is the first womens university in Odisha and is named after Ramadevi Choudhury, a social reformer and liberation warrior.
Her journey is not political.
President Murmu served as a junior assistant in the Odisha Irrigation Department before to entering politics. She had previously worked as a teacher at the Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Center in Rairangpur, where she instructed children in Hindi, Odia, math, and geography.
Political career began as a councilor of nagar panchayat
Draupadi Murmu first entered the political scene in 1997, the year the nation celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence. She became a member of the BJP and was chosen to serve as a Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat councillor.
She was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Rairangpur Assembly constituency later in 2000. Draupadi Murmu served as the Minister of State with Independent Charge for Commerce and Transportation.
Governor of Jharkhand
She remained the Governor of Jharkhand from May 2015 till July 2021. She was the first woman to hold that position.