Droupadi Murmu’s Journey: From Rairangpur to Raisina Hills

President Droupadi Murmu’s rise from Rairangpur, a small town in Odisha, to Raisina Hills (the seat of India’s presidency in New Delhi) is a remarkable story of perseverance, dedication, and service.

1. Early Life: Born on June 20, 1958, in Rairangpur, Odisha, she comes from a tribal family and faced many hardships during her early life. Despite the odds, she pursued her education and became a teacher.
2. Political Career: Murmu entered politics in 1997 as a councilor in the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat and then went on to become the chairperson of the Panchayat. She later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
3. Governorship: In 2015, she was appointed as the Governor of Jharkhand, where she served with distinction. She was the first woman from a tribal community to serve as Governor in India.
4. Presidential Election: In 2022, Droupadi Murmu was nominated as the NDA’s presidential candidate and won the election, becoming the 15th President of India. Her election is significant, as she is the first tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional office in India.
5. Symbol of Empowerment: Her journey from the small town of Rairangpur to Raisina Hills is seen as a symbol of empowerment, particularly for India’s marginalized and tribal communities.

Narender Modi

Prime Minister Narender Modi congratulated Droupadi Murmu and said that India has created history by electing a leader, born in a tribal community, as the President of India.

Amit shah

Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Droupadi Murmu and said that she has made a special mark in public life by doing public service selflessly.

Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant Sinha congratulated Droupadi Murmu and said that she would act as the Custodian of the Constitution without any fear or favor.

About the Author:

Dr. Gopal Sharma is a professor of English at the Department of English Language and Literature (DELL), Arba Minch University, Ethiopia (Africa). He is the author of over 50 books which include works on literary criticism, critical theory, linguistics, translation studies, and ELT. In addition, he has been writing about prominent national and international personalities. His book-length research-based biographical books on Nelson Mandela, Nadia Murad, Jacques Derrida, Munshi Premchand, Ram Nath Kovind, Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank”, Narendra Modi, and Kamala Harris have been published in India and abroad. He teaches English for livelihood and writes and translates for self-actualization.