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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Droupadi Murmu taking over as India's President as a "watershed moment" for the country, especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden.

The entire nation watched with pride as she took oath, PM Modi said, wishing her the best for a fruitful tenure.

Murmu on Monday became India's first tribal President.

PM Modi also extended best wishes to Murmu for a fruitful Presidential tenure.

The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure. pic.twitter.com/xcqBqRt2nc

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2022

The Prime Minister hailed Murmu's oath-taking speech and said she gave a message of hope and compassion.

In her address after taking oath, President Droupadi Murmu Ji gave a message of hope and compassion. She emphasised on India's accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. pic.twitter.com/I2DEO5wHbO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2022

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana administered the oath of office of the President to Murmu in the Central Hall of Parliament on Monday morning.

64-year-old Murmu defeated opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the first tribal and the second woman to hold the country’s topmost constitutional post.