How did Draupadi Murmu become president?
Draupadi Murmu– the name which is on trend in google search. According to google search reports, this name is being searched by 10k-1Million people every month. A few months ago, no one was knowing Draupadi Murmu, but as and when BJP led National Democratic Alliance(NDA) nominated her as their candidate for the President of India elections. I have heard many people saying that -“ what a lucky lady, Draupadi Murmu is“. Everyone is shocked after her nomination, they were like how could the woman that too from the tribal community be the president of the world’s largest democratic country? But in my opinion, it’s not all about luck that matters the most, but the results of her hard work. This article will help you to better understand the hidden and inspiring journey of Draupadi Murmu from tribal woman to being the First citizen of India(President of India).
Key Highlights about Smt. Draupadi Mumru
- 15th President of India.
- Won the election of President on 25 July 2022.
- Defeated the opposition candidate, Dr. Yashwant Sinha, with 947 individual votes.
- Belongs to Santali tribal family (scheduled tribe).
- Graduated from Rama Devi Women’s University.
- Married to Shri Shyam Charan Murmu.
- She had two sons and a daughter(Itishree Murmu).
- Her husband and all children died from 2009-2015.
- Participated in Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement.
- Before joining state politics she started her career as a school teacher.
- Served as the 9th Governor of Jharkhand. ( Tenure: 2015~2021)
- Only Governor of Jharkhand to complete her 5-year tenure.
- Selected as best MLA and honored with Nilkantha Award by Odisha Legislative Assembly in 2017.
Presidents of India List
Serial No. | Name | Tenure |
| 1st | Dr. Rajender Prasad | 1950-1962 |
| 2nd | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | 1962-1967 |
| 3rd | Zakir Hussain | 1967-1969 |
| – | Varahagiri Venkata Girir | 1969-1969 |
| – | Mohammad Hidayatullah | 1969-1969 |
| 4th | Varahagiri Venkata Giri | 1969-1974 |
| 5th | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | 1974-1977 |
| – | Basappa Danappa Jatti | 1977-1977 |
| 6th | Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy | 1977-1982 |
| 7th | Zail Singh | 1982-1987 |
| 8th | Ramaswamy Venkataraman | 1987-1992 |
| 9th | Shankar Dayal Sharma | 1992-1997 |
| 10th | K.R. Ramayana | 1997-2002 |
| 11th | A.P.J Abdul Kalam | 2002-2007 |
| 12th | Pratibha Patil | 2007-2012 |
| 13th | Pranab Mukherjee | 2012-2017 |
| 14th | Ramnath Kovind | 2017-2022 |
| 15th | Draupadi Murmu | Incumbent |
Some interesting facts about the President of India
- The first President of India was Dr. Rajender Prasad.
- The First Woman President of India was Smt. Pratibha Patil.
- Smallest tenure-Mohammad Hidayatullah (35 days).
- According to the Constitution, President is the First Citizen of India.
- Also known as Head of the state.
- Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Draupadi Murmu is the first woman from the tribal community to become the President of India.
- First Sikh President was Zail Singh.
- There were three interim presidents till now.
