What is inspiring about Droupadi Murmu is how she rose, never gave up and continued to serve the country despite enduring personal tragedies.

Why do political parties look at women’s respect and empowerment only from the perspective of vote bank and positioning in the public gaze?

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s “Rashtrapatni” remark has been slammed by women Union Ministers like Nirmala Sitharaman and Smriti Irani.

MP Adhir Chowdhury is facing serious backlash from BJP ministers for referring to President Droupadi Murmu as Rashtrapatni, in a video of a Lok Sabha meeting that surfaced online. 

Droupadi Murmu added that before getting married to bank officer Shyam Charan Tudu, she went by the name “Tudu” in schools and colleges. She then began using the name “Murmu” after the marriage.

Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25 morning.

Election authorities were prepared to begin counting ballots in room 63 of Parliament’s strongroom, where vote boxes were supervised by round-the-clock security since all state-provided boxes had arrived at the Parliament House.

Additionally, all former Presidents receives at least Rs. 1.5 lakh in an annual pension. They also receive a bungalow free of charge. They can retain a maximum of five workers.

Party allegiance notwithstanding, her elevation to the post of President of India will be a proud moment as a woman who believes in equal opportunities for people.

From Kanjeevaram to Benarsi and Chanderi silk, or Bandhani and Katha work sarees, weavers across our country produce handlooms that are not only part of occasions like weddings and puja but also are an heirloom.