The humble and largely discrete Santhal community is in the spotlight after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominated one of the community leaders Droupadi Murmu to the highest constitutional position in the country.
With chances of Ms. Murmu becoming the next President of India and first tribal to hold the post appearing bright, Santhal community members appear to be on cloud nine. Santhal is the third largest schedule tribe community in the country after Gond and Bhil.
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