The BJP-led NDA’s nominee Droupadi Murmu on Thursday became India’s 15th President. She succeeded Ram Nath Kovind and also became the first tribal leader to hold the top constitutional post in the country.
Murmu fought elections against Yashwant Sinha, who has now congratulated her on the victory.
Locals of Murmu’s hometown Rairangpur have prepared 20,000 ladoos for distribution among the people and hoardings have been put up congratulating “Odisha’s daughter” as they expressed confidence in her win and geared up for celebrations, News18 reported.
Various local organizations such as traders’ bodies, bar associations, and religious and educational institutions, and even government officials are waiting with palpable enthusiasm to congratulate the “daughter of the soil”.
The report said security arrangements have been tightened at Murmu’s village expecting large crowds towards the end of the day.
“Over 10 quintals of ladoos have been made to mark the victory. The sweets will be distributed outside Murmu’s house,” a local resident was quoted in the report as saying.
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