Presidency of Droupadi Murmu
Indian presidential administration from 2022
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The presidency of Droupadi Murmu began on 25 July 2022, after she took the oath as the 15th President of India, administered by Chief Justice N. V. Ramana. She was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee and defeated the United Opposition nominee and former Minister of Finance, Yashwant Sinha. Prior to being the presidential nominee, she was the Governor of Jharkhand and a minister in Odisha Government.
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| Presidency of Droupadi Murmu 25 July 2022 – Incumbent | |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Election | 2022 Indian presidential election |
| Seat | Rashtrapati Bhawan |
 Emblem of India | |
Presidential election of 2022
In June 2022, the BJP nominated Murmu as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for President of India for the 2022 election.[1]
Murmu visited various states as part of the campaign around the country seeking support for her candidature, from BJP lawmakers and other opposition parties. She visited NE states, the JMM party of Jharkhand, BJD of Odisha, Shiv Sena of Maharashta, BSP of Uttar Pradesh, JDS of Karnataka and many others were some of the prominent opposition parties that extended their support to her.[2][3][4]
Oaths administered
The following officials and office-holders were administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu:
| Date | Name | Office | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2022 | Suresh N. Patel | Central Vigilance Commissioner | [5] |
| 11 August 2022 | Jagdeep Dhankhar | 14th Vice President of India | [6] |
| 27 August 2022 | Uday Umesh Lalit | 49th Chief Justice of India | [7] |
| 9 November 2022 | Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud | 50th Chief Justice of India | [8] |
| 29 May 2023 | Praveen Kumar Srivastava | Central Vigilance Commissioner | [9] |
| 9 June 2024 | Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India (third term) | [10] |
| 9 June 2024 | Union Council of ministers | Union Council of ministers | [11] |
| 11 November 2024 | Sanjiv Khanna | 51st Chief Justice of India | [12] |
| 21 November 2024 | Sanjay K Murthy | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | [13] |
| 14 May 2025 | Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai | 52nd Chief Justice of India | [14] |
| 12 September 2025 | C. P. Radhakrishnan | 15th Vice President of India | [15] |
| 24 November 2025 | Surya Kant | 53rd Chief Justice of India |
Foreign visits
State visits hosted
| # | Year | Date(s) | Visiting country | Visiting dignitary(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 24–26 January |  Egypt |
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi | Chief Guest for India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations. Marked the first Republic Day Chief Guest from Egypt. |
| 2 | 2023 | 29–31 May |  Cambodia |
King Norodom Sihamoni | Strengthened cultural and historical ties between India and Cambodia. |
| 3 | 2023 | 9–11 September |  Saudi Arabia |
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman | Participated in bilateral talks and attended the G20 Summit hosted in New Delhi. |
| 4 | 2023 | 8–10 October |  Tanzania |
President Samia Suluhu Hassan | Discussions focused on trade, education, and defense cooperation. |
| 5 | 2023 | 4–6 December |  Kenya |
President William Ruto | Deliberations on agriculture, digital economy, and renewable energy. |
| 6 | 2023 | 16 December |  Oman |
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq | First visit of an Omani Sultan in over a decade; talks on maritime and energy collaboration. |
| 7 | 2024 | 25–26 January |  France |
President Emmanuel Macron[16] | Chief Guest for India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations; focused on defense and space cooperation. |
| 8 | 2024 | 6–10 October |  Maldives |
President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed | Bilateral talks on regional cooperation, security, and climate resilience. |
| 9 | 2024 | 15–17 December |  Sri Lanka |
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake | First foreign visit after assuming office. Strengthened cultural and economic ties. |
| 10 | 2025 | 14–18 January |  Singapore |
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Jane Yumiko Ittogi | Engagements focused on fintech, smart cities, and higher education partnerships. |
| 11 | 2025 | 23–26 January |  Indonesia |
President Prabowo Subianto | Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day; talks on defense and ASEAN collaboration. |
| 12 | 2025 | 7–8 April |  Portugal |
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa[17] | Marked 50 years of diplomatic ties; emphasized renewable energy and education. |
| 13 | 2025 | 9–10 April |  Slovakia |
President Peter Pellegrini[18] | First Indian presidential visit to Slovakia in 29 years; explored opportunities in innovation, pharma, and education. |