Rahul, Mamata, Ram Nath Kovind & Others Wish President-Elect Murmu After Her Spectacular Win Over Yashwant Sinha

After the results of the Presidential elections were announced late Thursday evening, several leaders took to the social media to congratulate the President-Elect.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with newly elected President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President of India on Thursday. She defeated the joint Opposition candidate, Yashwant Sinha. After the results of the Presidential elections were announced late Thursday evening, several leaders took to the social media to congratulate the President-Elect.

Taking to his Twitter handle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulated her and wrote, “Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.”

“Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India's development journey,” he added.

Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India's development journey.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022

“I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy,” PM Modi further wrote.

I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, extending his greetings to the newly elected President, tweeted, ”Coming from a very common tribal family, NDA candidate Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji's election as the President of India is a moment of great pride for the whole country, I congratulate her. This victory is a milestone in the direction of realizing the empowerment of tribal society.”

एक अति सामान्य जनजातीय परिवार से आने वाली NDA प्रत्याशी श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी का भारत का राष्ट्रपति चुना जाना पूरे देश के लिए अत्यंत गौरव का पल है, उन्हें बधाई देता हूँ।

यह विजय अन्त्योदय के संकल्प को चरितार्थ करने व जनजातीय समाज के सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में एक मील का पत्थर है।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 21, 2022

“Smt Draupadi Murmu ji has reached this highest position of the country today after fighting against the odd circumstances, it shows the immense power of our democracy. Even after so many struggles, the selfless spirit with which she devoted herself in the service of the country and society is inspiring for all,” Shah added.

श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी जिन विषम परिस्थितियों से संघर्ष करते हुए आज देश के इस सर्वोच्च पद पर पहुँची है वो हमारे लोकतंत्र की अपार शक्ति को दर्शाता है।

इतने संघर्षों के बाद भी उन्होंने जिस निःस्वार्थ भाव से खुद को देश व समाज की सेवा में समर्पित किया वो सभी के लिए प्रेरणीय है।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 21, 2022

Outgoing President of India, Ram Nath Kovind also congratulated Droupadi Murmu after the election.

Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2022

BJP national president JP Nadda, congratulated Murmu and wrote, “Hearty congratulations to Mrs. Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of the country. Reaching the presidency of a woman from a tribal society is a golden moment for the country, I am sure that the nation will get immense benefits from your experience and efficiency in administrative and social work.”

आदरणीया श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को देश के 15वें राष्ट्रपति के रूप में चुने जाने पर हार्दिक बधाई।
जनजातीय समाज की महिला का राष्ट्रपति पद तक पहुँचना,देश के लिए स्वर्णिम क्षण हैं,मुझे विश्वास है कि आपके प्रशासनिक व सामाजिक कार्यो की दक्षता व अनुभव से राष्ट्र को अप्रतिम लाभ मिलेगा।

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 21, 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, “Congratulations to Smt Draupadi Murmu ji for registering an effective victory in the Presidential election. She has been active for public welfare in villages, poor, underprivileged as well as in slums. Today she has risen from among them to the highest constitutional position. This is a proof of the strength of Indian democracy.”

राष्ट्रपति चुनाव में प्रभावी जीत दर्ज करने के लिए श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को बधाई। वे गाँव, गरीब, वंचितों के साथ-साथ झुग्गी-झोपड़ियों में भी लोक कल्याण के लिए सक्रिय रहीं हैं।आज वे उनके बीच से निकल कर सर्वोच्च संवैधानिक पद तक पहुँची हैं।यह भारतीय लोकतंत्र की ताक़त का प्रमाण है।

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2022

Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar wrote, “Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy. Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India. It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality.”

Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy.

Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India.

It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 21, 2022

On behalf of the govt & people of #Nepal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between #Nepal & #India will see newer heights in the days ahead.

— Sher Bahadur Deuba (@SherBDeuba) July 21, 2022

Apart from them, several other leaders including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chief ministers of other states also took to the social media to heartily congratulate Droupadi Murmu.

I would like to congratulate Hon'ble Presidential Elect Smt Draupadi Murmu.

The country will sincerely look up to you as the Head of State to protect the ideals of our Constitution & be the custodian of our democracy, especially when nation is plagued with so many dissensions.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 21, 2022

देश की स्वतंत्रता के अमृत महोत्सव के पावन अवसर पर सौभाग्य है कि प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में NDA ने जनजातीय समुदाय से आने वाली बहन श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को राष्ट्रपति पद के लिए प्रत्याशी बनाया और आज वह देश के सबसे बड़े संवैधानिक पद पर निर्वाचित हुई हैं। pic.twitter.com/XDX9oAnW8E

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) July 21, 2022

Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 21, 2022