Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Uparbeda, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu appointed governors for six states, including Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Odisha, Karnataka and Uttarakhand, through an official communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan. Braj Mohan Ram was named Governor of Odisha as part of this reshuffle.
Droupadi Murmu completed four years as President of India on 25 July 2026. To mark the milestone, she launched initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 28 July 2026, including an e-Audio Guide for visitors and a children's play zone in the President's Estate.
President Droupadi Murmu began a state visit to the Republic of Moldova from 19 to 21 July 2026. It was described as the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Moldova since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician who has served as the 15th President of India since 25/07/2022. She is the first president from a tribal community and the second woman to hold the office, after Pratibha Patil. |
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| Former Name | Durgi Biranchi Tudu |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Ethnic Background | Santhal tribal family |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Rama Devi Women's College, Bhubaneswar, 1979 |
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| University Affiliation | Utkal University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Spouse | Shyam Charan Murmu (married 1980; died 2014) |
Relationships & More
| Predecessor as President | Ram Nath Kovind |
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Family
| Spouse | Shyam Charan Murmu (died 2014) |
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Career
| Junior Assistant | Irrigation and Power Department, Government of Odisha, 1979 to 1983 |
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| Honorary Teacher | Sri Aurobindo Integral Education & Research Centre, Rairangpur, 1994 to 1997 |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | Rairangpur constituency, 2000 to 2009 |
| Odisha Cabinet Minister | Portfolios included Commerce and Transport, and Fisheries and Animal Resources, 2000 to 2004 |
| Governor of Jharkhand | Ninth Governor, 2015 to 2021 |
| President of India | 15th President, from 25/07/2022 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was the first woman from her village to earn a university degree. | |
| 2. She is the first president born after India gained independence in 1947. | |
| 3. She was the first female tribal governor of a tribal-majority state, Jharkhand. |
