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President Murmu at 67: A Life of Quiet Power and Unshakable Purpose


Updated: June 20, 2025 09:49

Image Source: Business Standard
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday with warm wishes, applauding her unstinting dedication to public service, social justice, and inclusive development. The Prime Minister's tribute, which he posted on social media, welcomed her as a ray of hope to millions of Indians.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Empowering the Poor: PM Modi welcomed President Murmu's lifelong dedication towards empowering the poor and marginalized, terming her leadership as a "beacon of hope and strength."
  • Historic Legacy: Murmu, elected as President in 2022, is the first tribal President and the youngest President in Indian history. Her journey from a remote village in Odisha to Rashtrapati Bhavan is held in awe across the world as an epitome of determination and empowerment.
  • Social Media Tribute: Modi posted, "Her life and leadership inspire crores of people all over the country… May she live a long and healthy life in the service of the people."
  • Public admiration: Politicians and members on both sides of the aisle seconded the Prime Minister's words, praising her simplicity, humility, and dedication towards tribal welfare and education.
  • A Life of Service: Murmu has had a career that has been that of a teacher, government servant, and Governor of Jharkhand, in which she has returned land bills to safeguard tribal rights.
President Murmu's birthday became more than a symbolic occasion—it was a testament to inclusive leadership and behindthescenes grit that continues to define India's democratic fabric.
 
Sources: Business Standard, OdishaTV, Devdiscourse

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