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TopicDroupadi Murmu

Topic: Droupadi Murmu

Shiv Sena, TDP, JD(S), now JMM? Murmu as NDA’s presidential nominee leaves oppn splintered

Bonhomie between PM Modi & Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of JMM during their meet Tuesday sets off buzz as party yet to make its stand clear on Droupadi Murmu. 

‘There should’ve been a consensus candidate’ — Yashwant Sinha after Mamata ‘softens’ on Murmu

The Opposition presidential nominee added that his candidature was not ‘symbolic’ and that politics around NDA pick Droupadi Murmu’s tribal identity would ‘not cut ice’.

Droupadi Murmu rise brings back tussle between Santali scholars and Ol Chiki govt lobby

After being written in Roman, Bengali, Devanagari, Assamese, Nepali scripts for a long time, Santali got its own indigenous one—Ol Chiki.

Droupadi Murmu is the pivot as BJP plans big tribal outreach in 4 poll-bound states

BJP leaders have been told to promote ‘tribal presidential candidate’. Her nomination seen by BJP as crucial to elections in Gujarat (later this year) and MP, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan (2023).

Photo of Murmu & RSS chief Bhagwat tweeted by Prashant Bhushan is two images morphed into one

In his tweet, the lawyer claimed that the photo was taken while NDA's presidential candidate visited RSS HQ in Nagpur. Two photos, taken at separate events, were merged into one.

Why is Mamata batting for NDA presidential pick Murmu? Bengal CM says her ‘chances are higher’

A day after the Trinamool chief’s remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that the NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu could become a ‘unifying factor’ for parties.

Our take on presidential elections, Maharashtra, and AIADMK — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Not in support of BJP or against Opposition’: Mayawati backs Droupadi Murmu for President

BSP supremo clarified the party's decision to support Murmu was taken as 'the Adivasi samaj is an important part of the party's movement'.

Droupadi Murmu files nomination for President as ruling NDA candidate

The former governor is a politician from Odisha and an ardent champion of tribal rights.

Droupadi Murmu isn’t just symbolic. She is central to RSS-BJP’s Hindutva project

Unlike the opposition, the BJP takes the selection of a presidential candidate quite seriously. Murmu, a Santhal Hindu leader, helps its plan for India.

On Camera

From Virat & Anushka selling sarias to dentist ads, Bihar walls tell a ‘rurbanisation’ story

Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.