NDTV Reports From Droupadi Murmu's Village
On the border of Jharkhand and Odisha is the remote village of Uperbeda in Mayurbhanj district. It is from these humble beginnings that Droupadi Murmu began her journey. A journey that could well take her to the highest office in the country. From the backward Santhal tribe, Draupadi Murmu forged a successful career in politics. She was two-time MLA and the Governor of Jharkhand before becoming the NDA's candidate for President. In her small village, there is a sense of pride in the woman who stands out today as a symbol of empowerment. Harsha Kumari Singh travelled to Uperbeda to Ms Murmu's ancestral home.
