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In photos: Droupadi Murmu takes oath as President of India

Updated On: 25 July, 2022 12:40 PM IST |

Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. In her first address to the nation, Murmu said she would focus on welfare of the marginalised. She also said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfill those aspirations. Pics/PTI

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Droupadi Murmu being sworn-in as the 15th President of India by Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament, in New Delhi. Pic/PTI

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Droupadi Murmu being sworn-in as the 15th President of India by Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament, in New Delhi. Pic/PTI
In her first presidential speech, Droupadi Murmu said, "My election is proof that poor in the country can have dreams and also fulfil them."

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In her first presidential speech, Droupadi Murmu said, "My election is proof that poor in the country can have dreams and also fulfil them."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, in the Central Hall of Parliament. Pic/PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, in the Central Hall of Parliament. Pic/PTI

President Droupadi Murmu meets Parliamentarians and other dignitaries as she leaves after taking oath

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President Droupadi Murmu meets Parliamentarians and other dignitaries as she leaves after taking oath

President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi earlier today

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President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi earlier today

Murmu paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of her swearing-in ceremony today

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Murmu paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of her swearing-in ceremony today

President Droupadi Murmu exchanges greetings with outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind

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President Droupadi Murmu exchanges greetings with outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind

Murmu defeated opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the first tribal and the second woman to hold the top constitutional post

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Murmu defeated opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the first tribal and the second woman to hold the top constitutional post

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