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Celebrations Across the Country as Droupadi Murmu Declared President of India

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Celebrations broke out near Droupadi Murmu's home in Odisha's Rairangpur and across the country as she was declared the 15th President of India after the counting of votes on Thursday, 21 July.

This comes after she crossed the halfway mark after three rounds of voting. Throughout the day, Murmu had a comfortable lead over the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

After the third round, Murmu had 2,161 votes valued at 5,77,777 while Sinha had 1,058 votes valued at 2,61,06 votes.

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Adivasi artists celebrate near Murmu's residence in Odisha's Rairangpur in anticipation of her victory. 

(Photo: PTI)

A large number of people were seen dancing outside Murmu's residence as she became the first Scheduled Tribes person to be chosen for the post.

Further, 20,000 sweets were prepared in Murmu's hometown to celebrate her victory.

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters of Murmu were also engaged in celebrations throughout the day in anticipation of her victory, as the counting of votes was merely considered a formality with the numbers heavily stacked in her favour.
This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Adivasis in Rairangpur engage in a folk dance to celebrate Murmu's likely win.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

BJP workers in Delhi celebrate Murmu's lead in the presidential elections.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Maharashtra BJP President Chandrakant Patil celebrating with Adivasis in the state.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

BJP workers celebrate in anticipation of  Murmu's victory in Patna on Thursday.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

BJP workers in Ranchi celebrate Murmu's lead in the election.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

BJP supporters burst crackers in Srinagar  to celebrate Murmu's lead.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Hyderabad.

(Photo: PTI)

This comes after Murmu crossed the halfway mark and defeated the Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Artists belonging to the Tiwa community in Guwahati hold photos of Murmu in anticipation of her victory.

(Photo: PTI)

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Sambit Patra, Suvendu Adhikari Take Part In Celebrations

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also uploaded pictures of him dancing with Adivasis and locals in Odisha's Jashuapur.

"On the historic occasion of Smt. Draupadi Murmu Ji's landslide victory in the Presidential elections, I took part in the victory celebration at Jashuapur GP, Pipili AC, in the presence of local tribals and villagers. I also enjoyed their traditional dance," he said.

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was also seen taking part in celebrations in Kolkata.

Nagaland BJP vice president Benjamin Yepthomi also uploaded visuals of a rally he was a part of in support of Murmu.

"Participated in @BJP4Nagaland victory celebrations at Dimapur to mark the thumping victory of Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji as India's new President. Her victory is the victory of the collective spirit of #NewIndia. My heartiest congratulations & best wishes to her!" the leader said on Twitter.

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