President Droupadi Murmu Shares Extraordinary Journey With Smriti Irani in Special Show on DD National Today

DD National will air an hour-long programme on Wednesday in which President Droupadi Murmu will reflect on her journey to the country’s highest constitutional post with childhood memories and stories in public life in an interview with Union minister Smriti Irani.

The special episode, recorded at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, was also broadcast on World Radio Day on Tuesday on Akashvani Gold and Akashvani Rainbow.

Taking to social media platform X, Irani said: “Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu ji’s story embodies the true essence of #NariShakti. From a small village to the highest office in India, her extraordinary journey is an inspiration for many.”

The programme is part of a series ‘Nai Soch Nai Kahani — A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani’ — hosted by the Union minister. The show celebrates incredible tales of empowerment of women with the aid of the government’s initiatives.

In an interaction with Irani, the public broadcaster said, the president shared a myriad of experiences, beginning with her childhood to becoming a public figure. She fondly described the story behind her name, which was given to her by her school teacher. Murmu also delved into her educational, professional and political journey, and shared her experiences of interacting with the masses as the president. She also talked about her recent travel in Delhi Metro, it added.

President Murmu recounted how an ordinary tribal woman like her overcame several hardships, and went on to achieve her aim of serving the nation through her grit, dedication and determination, the AIR said. The president also recalled the historic day when she first arrived in the new Parliament for her address to the joint sitting of the House, with the Sengol being carried in front of her, it added.

The AIR said the president expressed her happiness at the government coming up with schemes like Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), an initiative aimed at the welfare of the tribal population, especially the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). President Murmu also shared her vision for a developed India by 2047, the public broadcaster added.