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Droupadi Murmu

India elects first president from tribal community

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Lawmakers chose India’s first president from the country’s tribal communities on Friday, which could boost the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party among marginalised groups ahead of the 2024 general election.

Droupadi Murmu (right) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Indian High Commission photo)

India elects first president from tribal community

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Lawmakers chose India’s first president from the country’s tribal communities yesterday, which could boost the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party among marginalised groups ahead of the 2024 general election.

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