PM Modi, Amit Shah congratulate Droupadi Murmu on historic victory
The Hindu
Leaders across political parties share felicitations on Twitter
As it became clear by Thursday evening that Droupadi Murmu was all set to be elected to the office of the President of India, even before the results were announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Ms. Murmu’s Delhi residence to congratulate her. Messages poured in on social media hailing the election of the first tribal woman as the President of India.
Prime Minister tweeted that “at a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President!”
Mr. Shah said Ms. Murmu reached the highest office of the nation having facing difficult circumstances and it shows the immense power of our democracy. “Even after so many struggles, the selflessness with which she dedicated herself in the service of the nation and society is an inspiration to all…..I express my gratitude to NDA Allies, other political parties and Independents for voting in favour of tribal pride, Smt. Draupadi Murmu,” he said in a tweet.
Mr. Singh said the president-elect has been active for public welfare not only in villages but in slums as well. “Today, she has risen from among them to the highest constitutional position. This is a proof of the strength of Indian democracy,” Mr. Singh said in a tweet.
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15 th President of India.”
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure ends in August, also congratulated Ms. Murmu, adding that “her wide experience in public life, spirit of selfless service and deep understanding of people’s issues will greatly benefit the nation.”
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said in a tweet that Mizoram congratulates the “First Indigenous Woman President.”
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