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Droupadi Murmu was born in a Santhal tribal family in Odisha
Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in a Santhal tribal family in the village of Uparbeda, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha -
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Worked as a government clerk in Odisha's irrigation department
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Became a teacher and worked for tribal education and social welfare
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Entered politics as a councilor in Rairangpur, later becoming Vice-Chairperson
Droupadi Murmu began her political career as a councilor in Rairangpur, Odisha, in 1997. She was later elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat -
Served as an Odisha MLA and Minister, handling Commerce, Transport & Fisheries
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Awarded the Best MLA Award in Odisha for her dedicated service
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Became Governor of Jharkhand, the first tribal woman in this role
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Elected as India’s 15th President, the first tribal woman and second female President
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Advocated for education, rural development, and women’s empowerment in India and globally
Their efforts focus on improving access to quality education, enhancing infrastructure in rural areas -
Continues to be a symbol of tribal representation and leadership