Murmu
The cry of jubilation that pierced the air could well have travelled to far away Delhi, where Murmu had just been confirmed as India’s next President.
Family members and villagers of Uparbeda celebrate Droupadi Murmu’s victory
Family members and villagers of Uparbeda celebrate Droupadi Murmu’s victory, in Mayurbhanj district on Thursday.
tribal communities in India.
Having languished for long on the fringes of society, this was a triumph for the tribal communities in India.
Santhal community
The Santhal community, to which Murmu belongs, began a long-drawn festive season which will continue till her swearing-in on Monday and may also stretch beyond.
BJP celebrated murmu success
Across the state, the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD celebrated her success much the same way as principal rival BJP.
state native has been elevated to Raisina Hill.
The sense of achievement could be felt among average Odias on the street since, for the first time, a state native has been elevated to Raisina Hill.
People of Uparbeda dance
People of Uparbeda dance in anticipation of Droupadi Murmu becoming the President of India, on Wednesday.
Droupadi Murmu
The villagers have plans to observe Thursday as 'Vijay Diwas', convinced that their daughter would be elevated to the country's top post.
Droupadi Murmu's husband's village
Visual from SLS Memorial residential school in Pahadpur, Droupadi Murmu's husband's village.
Sweets being prepared in Rairangpur-Murmu
Sweets being prepared in Rairangpur, Murmu's native place, for distribution after her victory in presidential election on Thursday.
Brahmakumaris offer prayers in Rairangpur-Presidential poll results
Brahmakumaris offer prayers in Rairangpur for wishing luck to Murmu ahead presidential poll results, on Thursday.
Aurobindo Integral Education Centre in Rairangpur
Visual from Aurobindo Integral Education Centre in Rairangpur where Murmu worked as a honorary teacher from 1994 to 1997.
Murmu victory celebrations
The preparations for the celebration had been going on for some days.