Droupadi Murmu

From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill

KASTURI RAY

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English

Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
20 March 2023

Biography: general; Political correctness; Public administration

""Johar!' began President Droupadi Murmu's first presidential address. That word, a tribal greeting,

marked a milestone in the history of the nation and a new direction in its politics.

Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills encapsulates the journey of a tribal girl who defied all odds to grow up into an institution signifying resilience, determination and grit. Charting

a pathess travelled, Murmu carved out many firsts, right from stepping out of the nondescript village Uparbeda in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha to becoming the First Citizen of India. Through interviews and detailed analysis, journalist Kasturi Ray tracks Murmu'sife, following her

through school and college, from being a teacher to social worker, councillor to minister, from taking

charge as the governor of Jharkhand to becoming the president”a tale of incredible resilience and

dedication to service. She narrates how Murmu was able to overcome personal tragedy and return to her commitment to helping the people and giving a voice to the downtrodden and underserved.

In the seventy-fifth year of Independence, when the nation celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,

she was chosen toead the country, raising the hopes of millions of the downtrodden, tribals and women. The book traces her footprints in the sands of time as a fighter, believer and winner and narrates an inspiring journey.

By: KASTURI RAY
Imprint: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Dimensions: Height: 140mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9789357022002
ISBN 10: 9357022007
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kasturi Ray has been a journalist for over 28 years with a large body of work in print, broadcast and digital media.