By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Droupadi Murmu took oath to become the country’s first tribal and also the youngest president on Monday. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and was followed by a 21-gun salute. The president then addressed the nation.
“Johar! Namaskar!I humbly greet all the fellow citizens from this sacred Parliament, a symbol of the hopes, aspirations and rights of all the citizens of India.Your affection, trust and support will be my greatest strength in discharging my functions and responsibilities,’’ President of India tweeted.
