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Draupadi Murmu Biography in English | 15th President of India | Indians Biography

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  15th President of India Draupadi Murmu Biography in English Draupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India, celebrated her 65th birthday today. Draupadi Murmu is the tribal leader of Rairangpur in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Draupadi Murmu is a soft-spoken leader who has worked in Odisha politics. After winning the presidential election in 2022, she became the first party member and the second woman to hold a senior position. She is competing against Yashwant Sinha, the opposition parties' common candidate for the top post.  Draupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958 in a Santhali tribal family at Biranchi Narayan Tudu in Uparbeda village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. His father and grandfather were village leaders in Panchayati Raj Systems.  Draupadi Murmu married banker Shyam Charan Murmu,  who died in 2014. The couple had two sons and a daughter, Itishri Murmu, both of whom died.  Droupadi She was a school teacher earlier. She was an assistant pro...

Shri Ram Nath Kovind Biography in English | 14th President of India | Indians Biography

  14th President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind Biography in English Shri Ram Nath Kovind served as the 14th President of India, from July 25, 2017, to July 25, 2022. Born on October 1, 1945, in Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh, India, Kovind hailed from a humble background. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and later studied Law at Kanpur University. In his early career, Kovind practiced law in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India. He was also a prominent figure in the legal arena, serving as the Personal Assistant of the Prime Minister of India in 1977-78 during the Janata Party government. Kovind's political journey began when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1991. Over the years, Kovind held various positions within the BJP, including Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, from 1994 to 2006. He also served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 before being nominated as the presid...

Shri Pranab Mukherjee Biography in English | 13th President of India | Indians Biography

President of India  Shri Pranab Mukherjee Biography in English  Shri Pranab Mukherjee was a prominent Indian politician who served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017. He was born on December 11, 1935, in Mirati, a small village in the Bengal Presidency of British India (now in West Bengal, India). Mukherjee's political career spanned several decades, during which he held various key positions in the Indian government. He was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) party and played a significant role in shaping the country's economic policies. Mukherjee began his political career in 1969 when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Over the years, he held several ministerial portfolios, including Finance, Defence, External Affairs, and Commerce. He was widely regarded as one of the chief architects of India's economic reforms in the 1990s. In 2012, Mukherjee was elected as the President of India, succeeding Prat...

Pratibha Devisingh Patil Biography in English | 12th President of India | Indians Biography

12th President of India  Pratibha Devisingh Patil  Biography in English Pratibha Devisingh Patil is a prominent Indian politician and was the 12th President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to hold the office of President in the country. Patil was born on December 19, 1934, in the village of Nadgaon, in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. She hails from a modest background and pursued her education at various institutions, ultimately earning a Master's degree in Political Science and Economics from Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon, and a law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai. Her political journey began in the early 1960s when she joined the Indian National Congress party. Over the years, she held several positions within the party, including Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chairwoman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), and Minister of State for Defense. In 200...

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Biography in English | 11th President of India | Indians Biography

  Biography of  Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam 11th President of India in English Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was not only a statesman but also a renowned scientist who played a pivotal role in India's missile development programs. Kalam, often referred to as the "People's President," was widely admired for his humility, dedication to education, and inspirational leadership. Before becoming President, Kalam held various positions in India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He played a crucial role in the development of India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) and ballistic missile program. Throughout his presidency, Kalam emphasized the importance of youth empowerment, education, and the development of technology for the betterment of society. He remained actively involved in promoting education and inspiring the yout...

K. R. Narayanan Biography in English | 10th President of India | Indians Biography

Biography of  K. R. Narayanan 10th President of India in English Kocheril Raman Narayanan, commonly known as K. R. Narayanan, was the 10th President of India, serving from 1997 to 2002. He was born on October 27, 1920, in Uzhavoor, a small village in the state of Kerala, India. His family belonged to the Dalit community, which historically faced social discrimination in India. Narayanan's journey to the presidency was marked by numerous achievements and challenges. He was an exceptional student, graduating with a Master's degree in English literature from the University of Travancore. Later, he pursued further studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he earned a second Master's degree in Political Science. Narayanan's career in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) began in 1949. He served in various diplomatic capacities, representing India's interests on the international stage. His diplomatic assignments included postings in different...