The National Democratic Alliance Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu, who is on a whirlwind tour of the country mobilizing support in favour of her candidature, arrived her home State to a rousing reception at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
Hundreds of people including Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly and political leaders had thronged the airport area before arrival of Ms. Murmu, whose election to India’s top constitutional position is almost certain.
Traditional dance troupes from different districts were seen performing to rhythmic beating of drums and cymbals. Enthusiastic crowd waved her posters and chanted her name as she emerged from the airport. BJP MPs and MLAs also queued up before State Guest House to welcome her.
