It was a massive day in Indian politics as the country got its 15th President in the form of Draupadi Murmu. The NDA-backed Murmu beat veteran politician Yashwant Sinha to become the first tribal politician and only the second woman to hold the highest office in India. The 64-year-old who hails from Odisha won the contest by a fine margin as more than 50% of MPs and MLAs voted in her favor.
With Murmu scripting history by winning the Presidential election, wishes poured for the 64-year-old from around the corner. From politicians, and actors to sports personalities, everyone joined hands in congratulating Draupadi Murmu on winning the election for the highest post in the country. Former India cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman led the sports fraternity in congratulating India’s new President.
Tendulkar pointed out the hardships faced by India’s first tribal President and opined that her story can inspire people across all walks of life. The former cricketer also wished best for outgoing President Ramnath Kovind.
“Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji’s journey of progress despite personal hardships can inspire people across all walks of life. Heartiest congratulations on being elected the next Hon. President of India. Wishing the best of health & happiness to outgoing Hon. President Ram Nath Kovind ji,” Tendulkar tweeted.
Meanwhile, VVS Laxman looked at this achievement of Murmu as the perfect example of women’s empowerment. Dinesh Karthik also joined Laxman and Tendulkar in congratulating Draupadi Murmu.
Many congratulations to Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji, our newly elected President of India. She's one of the leading examples of women empowerment in the country and may she take our glorious nation to greater heights. 🇮🇳
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 21, 2022
Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji’s journey of progress despite personal hardships can inspire people across all walks of life. Heartiest congratulations on being elected the next Hon. President of India.
Wishing the best of health & happiness to outgoing Hon. President Ram Nath Kovind ji.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 21, 2022
Heartiest congratulations to Smt. #DraupadiMurmu ji for being elected as the President of India. Your journey has been an inspirational one and may you continue to guide our nation towards progress and development.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 21, 2022
Check out more reactions that poured in from the sports fraternity:
Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. #DroupadiMurmu ji on being elected as the 15th Hon. President of India.
Your story of courage and resilience will be a source of great inspiration for every Indian.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 22, 2022
The highest offices of this country are not reserved for the privileged anymore. Hard work and public service will reach the top! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 21, 2022
Heartiest congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on becoming the 15th President of India 🇮🇳 #MadamPresident #DroupadiMurmu
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 22, 2022
Notably, the 64-year-old is slated to take oath as the 15th President of India on July 25.
