Droupadi Murmu Officially Swears In As 15th President Of India
Droupadi Murmu officially took oath as the 15th president of India, on July 25. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament. NDA candidate Murmu, won the presidential poll, defeating Yashwant Sinha, and has become the first tribal and second woman to hold the top constitutional post. Reportedly, outgoing president Ram Nath Kovind was present during the ceremonial procession.