By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: “Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has devoted her life to serving society and empowering the poor, downtrodden as well as the marginalised. She has rich administrative experience and had an outstanding gubernatorial tenure. I am confident she will be a great President of our nation,” tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
‘Millions of people, especially those who have experienced poverty and faced hardships, derive great strength from the life of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her understanding of policy matters and compassionate nature will greatly benefit our country,’ the PM said.
‘Draupadi Murmu ji, a Tribal leader from Odisha, is the Presidential candidate from NDA. It is a historic decision taken under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, that highlights our Govt’s focus to give equal opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds,’ Union Parliamentray Affairs, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi tweeted.
Former Governor of Jharkhand Smt Droupadi Murmu to be NDA Presidential candidate. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi got huge praise for choosing a candidate from Odisha.
The united Opposition have put for Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha as its candidate. Yashwant Sinha to be joint opposition candidate.
For the first time, preference has been given to a woman tribal candidate. We announce Draupadi Murmu as NDA’s candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, BJP National chief JP Nadda said.
