Droupadi Murmu

Johar! Began President Droupadi MurmuS First Presidential Address. That Word, A Tribal Greeting, Marked A Milestone In The History Of The Nation And A New Direction In Its Politics.Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands To Raisina Hills Encapsulates The Journey Of A Tribal Girl Who Defied All Odds To Grow Up Into An Institution Signifying Resilience, Determination And Grit. Charting A Path Less Travelled, Murmu Carved Out Many Firsts, Right From Stepping Out Of The Nondescript Village Uparbeda In Mayurbhanj District Of Odisha To Becoming The First Citizen Of India.Through Interviews And Detailed Analysis, Journalist Kasturi Ray Tracks MurmuS Life, Following Her Through School And College, From Being A Teacher To Social Worker, Councillor To Minister, From Taking Charge As The Governor Of Jharkhand To Becoming The PresidentA Tale Of Incredible Resilience And Dedication To Service. She Narrates How Murmu Was Able To Overcome Personal Tragedy And Return To Her Commitment To Helping The People And Giving A Voice To The Downtrodden And Underserved.In The Seventy-Fifth Year Of Independence, When The Nation Celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, She Was Chosen To Lead The Country, Raising The Hopes Of Millions Of The Downtrodden, Tribals And Women. The Book Traces Her Footprints In The Sands Of Time As A Fighter, Believer And Winner And Narrates An Inspiring Journey.