July 25, 2026 marks the 4th anniversary of President Droupadi Murmu's assumption of office as India's 15th President — she was sworn in on July 25, 2022. Murmu is India's first tribal woman President, belonging to the Santali tribe from Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. She defeated Yashwant Sinha with 64.03% of the electoral college votes. Before becoming President, she served as Governor of Jharkhand (2015-21) and held ministerial positions in Odisha. As President, she is the constitutional head of state, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces (Article 53), and has pardoning powers (Article 72).
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President Droupadi Murmu Completes 4 Years as India's 15th President on July 25 — First Tribal Woman to Hold Office
Key Points
- July 25, 2026 marks the 4th anniversary of President Droupadi Murmu's assumption of office as India's 15th President — she was sworn in on July 25, 2022
- Murmu is India's first tribal woman President, belonging to the Santali tribe from Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
- She defeated Yashwant Sinha with 64.03% of the electoral college votes
- Before becoming President, she served as Governor of Jharkhand (2015-21) and held ministerial positions in Odisha
- As President, she is the constitutional head of state, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces (Article 53), and has pardoning powers (Article 72)
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• President Droupadi Murmu: 4th anniversary July 25, 2026; sworn in July 25, 2022 • India's 15th President; first tribal woman President; Santali tribe from Mayurbhanj, Odisha • Defeated Yashwant Sinha (64.03% votes); earlier: Jharkhand Governor (2015-21) • Constitutional roles: Article 53 (Supreme Commander), Article 72 (Pardon powers), Article 85 (Parliament)
