India’s 1st Tribal President
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On 19th December 1946, Adivasi leader Jaipal Munda, speaking at the Constituent Assembly, referred to the new constitution as ‘an opportunity’ for his people who had suffered for 6,000 years. Later, on 24th January 1947, he criticized the Advisory Committee, that was framing schemes for tribal area administration, for not considering the inclusion of a tribal women in it. Almost 75 years later, India is set to have its 1st Adivasi President.
Who is Droupadi Murmu?
- The 15th President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is was born into a Santhal family in 1958.
- She hails from the Uparbeda panchayat of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
- She was the 1st woman in the Upa
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