VIRAL: Indian President Murmu Moved by Love as Visually-Impaired Students Sing
Indian President Droupadi Murmu, on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, was visibly moved on Friday as students from the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun sang a special birthday song to mark her 67th birthday.
Overwhelmed by the heartfelt gesture, the President struggled to hold back tears during the emotional tribute, which quickly resonated across social media, drawing admiration and affection from citizens nationwide.
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As part of her June 19–21 tour, the President visited NIEPVD to inaugurate the Presidential Niketan and participate in cultural and educational programmes aimed at promoting inclusion and empowerment.
She also launched infrastructure projects and released a book highlighting the biodiversity of the Presidential Niketan campus, underlining her commitment to sustainability and inclusive development.
Earlier in the day, warm birthday greetings poured in from leaders across party lines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a social media post, praised her life of service: “Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice, and inclusive development is a beacon of hope and strength. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.”
President #DroupadiMurmu gets emotional as students of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, Dehradun, sing a heartfelt birthday song for her. pic.twitter.com/Ls2nY7UR5E
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and several others also extended their wishes, recognising President Murmu’s historic leadership as India’s first tribal woman to hold the nation’s highest office.