Anand Mahindra applauds Droupadi Murmu: ‘Person of extraordinary courage’

Droupadi Murmu (Image: PTI)

Industrialist Anand Mahindra joined the chorus of voices celebrating India’s first tribal president, Droupadi Murmu, as she took oath this morning.

Droupadi Murmu was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana. Murmu, who hails from Odisha, has cemented her place is history as the nation’s first tribal president and the second woman to hold the top constitutional post.

In his tweet, Mahindra praised her as a “person of extraordinary courage.”

“Above all else, she is a person of extraordinary courage and a commitment to serve,” wrote the chairman of Mahindra Group. “Her inner strength has enabled her to withstand all the challenges life has thrown at her. I join in saluting her. A moment of intense pride for India.”

Look no further for your #MondayMotivation Above all else, she is a person of extraordinary courage and a commitment to serve. Her inner strength has enabled her to withstand all the challenges life has thrown at her. I join in saluting her. A moment of intense pride for India. https://t.co/I2wKB24kph

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 25, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed it a watershed moment for India's marginalised, poor, and downtrodden. 

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

Her ascent was celebrated by many, including Sachin Tendulkar, who wrote: “Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji’s journey of progress despite personal hardships can inspire people across all walks of life.”

Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji’s journey of progress despite personal hardships can inspire people across all walks of life. Heartiest congratulations on being elected the next Hon. President of India.

Wishing the best of health & happiness to outgoing Hon. President Ram Nath Kovind ji.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 21, 2022

"Reaching this office is not my personal achievement but that of all the poor people in the country," Murmu said.

"My election is proof of the fact that in India, the poor can dream and also fulfil those dreams," she said. It is the power of India's democracy that a girl born in a poor tribal home could reach the topmost constitutional post, Murmu added.

(With inputs from PTI)