Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s 15th president

NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — Droupadi Murmu is India’s next president. She received more than 60 percent of the total vote. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her while others broke out in celebration on the streets.
Yashwant Sinha conceded defeat after three rounds of counting. President-elect Murmu will take oath later this month.

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