Droupadi Murmu Gets Emotional After Visually Impaired Students Wish Her On Birthday
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President Mumru arrived in Dehradun on a three-day visit during which she will open to the public the Presidential Niketan.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday got emotional after the students of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities extended birthday wishes to her with a song.
As per the visuals shared by news agency ANI, Murmu was seen getting emotional and teary eyed after students with visual disabilities sang a birthday song for her.
#WATCH | Dehradun | President Droupadi Murmu gets emotional as the students of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities extend birthday wishes to her with a song. pic.twitter.com/I8bfcJfYlq — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2025
President Mumru arrived in Dehradun on a three-day visit during which she will open to the public the Presidential Niketan. She will also lay the foundation stone of the President's Park and release a book on the biodiversity of Presidential Niketan.
President Murmu will also participate in a state government program on International Day of Yoga on Saturday.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and a host of leaders across the political spectrum greeted the President on her 67th birthday.
'Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice and inclusive development are a beacon of hope and strength for everyone," PM Modi said on X.
'She has always worked to empower the poor and downtrodden. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people," he added.
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also extended birthday wishes to her , and prayed for her long and healthy life.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, 'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Honourable President Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday."
(With inputs from agencies)
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