Soon after Draupadi Murmu was nominated as the presidential candidate of the BJP-led NDAPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, expressed confidence that she would be a “great President” and said the country will benefit greatly from the former Jharkhand Governor’s understanding of policy matters and compassionate nature.
BJP president JP Nadda announced the candidature of party leader Ms Murmu from Odisha at a press conference after a meeting of the party’s parliamentary board, which was attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders.
“Draupadi Murmu ji has dedicated her life to the service of the society and to empower the poor, downtrodden as well as the marginalised. He has rich administrative experience and has had an excellent tenure. I believe she will be a great President of our country,” Mr Modi said in a tweet.
“Millions of people, especially those who have experienced poverty and faced hardships, derive great strength from the life of Mrs. Draupadi Murmu ji. Her understanding and compassionate nature of policy matters will greatly benefit our country.
Will take tribal pride to new heights: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the decision to nominate the former Jharkhand Governor as NDA’s candidate for the presidential election and said the move would work to take tribal pride to new heights.
In a series of tweets in Hindi, Mr Shah said the announcement of Murmu’s candidature for President is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering resolve for the welfare of women and tribal people.
Shri Shah said that Ms. Murmu has made a special identity in public life by spreading awareness about education in the tribal society and serving the public as a public representative for a long time.