Explanation: The Hon'ble President of India website mentions: "Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950, until May 13, 1962." ...

Droupadi Murmu became the first tribal leader to be elected as India's new president, the highest constitutional office. Hailing from eastern Indian state Odisha's tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj ...

India has elected a tribal woman as its president, making Droupadi Murmu the first from the historically marginalised population and the second female to serve as the country’s head of state.

Droupadi Murmu, who was elected to the largely ceremonial post this week, will be the first president from one of India’s Indigenous tribes. By Suhasini Raj UPARBEDA, India — Many people in ...

MUMBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - Lawmakers chose India's first president from the country's tribal communities on Thursday, which could boost the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party among ...