India scripts history, Draupadi Murmu's record victory augurs well for our democracy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Draupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. The Prime Minister also visited Draupadi Murmu's residence in Delhi to congratulate her. He said that Draupadi Murmu emerged as a ray of hope for India's citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.

'Smt. Draupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India's development journey,' the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.

'Smt. Draupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Draupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy,' he added. BJP National President JP Nadda also accompanied the Prime Minister.