Jharkhand recalls Droupadi Murmu’s stint: Down to earth and an accessible Governor | India News,The Indian Express

The 64-year-old two-time BJP MLA and former Odisha minister from Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj was nominated by the NDA as its candidate for the presidential polls next month. In 2015, Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the Governor of Jharkhand and remained on the post until 2021.

SEVEN YEARS after being sworn in as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand, Droupadi Murmu’s political career has taken another key turn.

On Tuesday, the 64-year-old two-time BJP MLA and former Odisha minister from Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj was nominated by the NDA as its candidate for the presidential polls next month, setting the stage for her to be the first tribal woman President.

In Jharkhand, officials and politicians describe her as a “compassionate and balanced” administrator who remained “accessible and down to earth” — and recall two key junctures where she played a crucial role in allaying fears among tribals while “giving proper directions” to the government.

Ratan Tirkey, former Tribes Advisory Council member, said: “While I was the member, the Pathalgadi movement and the attempted tweaking of the tenancy Acts had created distrust among tribals. We approached the Governor to hold talks with tribal leaders and take them into confidence for better communication with the government. Sense prevailed and she spoke with the government to do damage control.”

According to Tirkey, Murmu used to ask officials to “bring one topic to discuss” with her and “encouraged debate and discussions” on it.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jharkhand-recalls-droupadi-murmus-stint-down-to-earth-and-an-accessible-governor-7983168/


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