Droupadi Murmu Takes Oath As 15th President of India

New Delhi: Newly elected President Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India in the central hall of the parliament here on Monday.

With the nomination, the 64-year-old became the youngest leader to become India's President.

Murmu, who hails from Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, was administered the oath of office to the President by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana.

Murmu is the second woman president of the country and the first tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional office and the first president born in independent India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Droupadi Murmu on being sworn in as the 15th President of India.

In a series of tweets, Modi said that after taking the oath, President Murmu emphasized India's achievements and presented a futuristic vision of the way forward.

''In her address after taking the oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasized India's accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,'' Modi tweeted.

The newly elected President, Droupadi Murmu assumed the office of President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of former President Ram Nath Kovind.

She was also given a ceremonial salute at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan after being sworn in as the 15th President of India.

On July 22nd, the NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu was officially declared as the 15th President of the country after the conclusion of the counting of votes.

She received 2,824 votes with a value of 6,76,803 while her opponent Sinha secured 1,877 votes a value of 3,80,177. A total of 4,809 MPs and MLAs cast their votes in the polling that took place on July 18.

Also read: Monkeypox in Delhi: Experts say remain cautious but don't panic

Also watch: