Tag: President Droupadi Murmu

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), effective May 14, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu signed the official appointment, which will see Justice Gavai take the oath of office on that date. He will succeed the incumbent CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who is set to retire on May 13, 2025.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Wednesday and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. She became the second Indian President to take a dip at Sangam after India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

On the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, emphasizing the significance of the Indian Constitution as the foundation of national unity and identity. This marks her third Republic Day-eve address since assuming office.

President Droupadi Murmu has publicly condemned the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling for decisive action against violence towards women. Her remarks come as the nation continues to grapple with widespread protests and calls for justice following the discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s body on August 9.

In a significant and symbolic gesture, President Droupadi Murmu paid a visit to Ayodhya, where she offered prayers and performed rituals at the Ram temple. The event, captured in a video shared on the President's official social media handle, showcased her participation in the religious ceremonies with reverence and devotion.

Odisha's Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has come under scrutiny as the opposition BJP suggests that his decision to skip the G20 dinner, hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, was motivated by an "inferiority complex." While the state government has not provided an official reason for Patnaik's absence at the prestigious event, his non-participation has stirred debates and political discussions.

The decision to replace "India" with "Bharat" at the G20 Summit sparks a political firestorm. Learn about the implications and reactions to this move, as well as its potential connection to renaming India.