New Delhi: PM Modi congratulated Droupadi Murmu for taking oath as the 15th President of India.
She was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India NV Ramanna. She succeeds Ram Nath Kovind, whose five-year term ended on Sunday (July 24).
In her speech, she said that her elevation to the post is not only her own achievement but that of every poor of the country and is a reflection of the confidence of crores of Indians.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that the entire nation watched with pride as Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India.
Here is what PM Modi said:
The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure. pic.twitter.com/xcqBqRt2nc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2022
Here is what Amit Shah said:
भारत के 15वें राष्ट्रपति के रूप में शपथ लेने पर श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को बहुत बहुत बधाई।
मुझे विश्वास है कि आपका कार्यकाल देश के गौरव को नई ऊंचाइयों पर ले जायेगा।
आज का यह ऐतिहासिक दिन लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों पर चल हर वर्ग के सशक्तिकरण और अंत्योदय का एक अप्रतिम उदाहरण है। pic.twitter.com/UafbYSSUod
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 25, 2022
President inspects Tri Services Guard of Honour
Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu inspects Tri Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/cu3L71LECh
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022
Ceremonial salute
She received a ceremonial salute at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan after being sworn in as the 15th President of India.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind was also present with her.
President Droupadi Murmu assumes the office of the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Former President Ram Nath Kovind also present with her.
(Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/36Cnyyvqs5
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022