Celebrations don’t seem to stop in Odisha, especially in Mayurbhanj district, with Droupadi Murmu, daughter of its soil, administered as the 15th President of India on Monday.
Giant television screens were put up at Rairangpur, the new President’s home town, and students were invited to watch Ms. Murmu being sworn in as the new head of the Indian State. People across the State stayed glued to the television from early in the morning while dancers hit the streets to celebrate the occasion.
“This is a defining moment in India’s history when a tribal woman from remote parts went on to become the State head. This is the time to celebrate and preserve the moment for the future,” said Kabita Soren, a resident of Rairangpur.
