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The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA today announced Draupadi Murmu as its presidential candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections.
JP Nadda, the BJP’s national president, announced the former Jharkhand Governor and two-time Odisha Minister as the party’s candidate.
According to Nadda, this is the first time a tribal woman candidate has been nominated for president.
After being elected as a councillor in Rairangpur Municipality in 1997, the 62-year-old leader began her political career. The following year, she was elected vice chairperson.
Prior to entering politics, she worked as a school teacher and in the state government for four years as a Junior Assistant in the Irrigation and Power Department until 1983.
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA today announced Draupadi Murmu as its presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.
JP Nadda, the BJP’s national president, announced the former Jharkhand Governor and two-time Odisha Minister as the party’s candidate.
According to Nadda, this is the first time a tribal woman candidate has been nominated for president.
After being elected as a councillor in Rairangpur Municipality in 1997, the 62-year-old leader began her political career. The following year, she was elected vice chairperson.
Prior to entering politics, she worked as a school teacher and in the state government for four years as a Junior Assistant in the Irrigation and Power Department until 1983.
Soon after her name was announced, Murmu in her reaction said: “I would like to thank the party for nominating me as Presidential candidate. I would request support of all public representatives for my election. I wasn’t very much excited as my name was also doing rounds in 2017.”
“I would also urge Naveen Patnaik for his party’s support.”
Millions of people, particularly those who have experienced poverty and hardship, draw great strength from the life of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. Her policy knowledge and compassionate nature will be extremely beneficial to our country.
Droupadi Murmu Ji has dedicated her life to serving society and empowering the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. She has extensive administrative experience and a stellar gubernatorial record. In his tweet, he added, “I am confident she will be a great President of our nation.”
