Draupadi Murmu

Rezwana Choudhury Bannya receives Padma Shri from India’s president

Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, by India’s President Draupadi Murmu.

From Santal girl “Puti” to Indian President: Draupadi Murmu’s journey 

The original name of Draupadi Murmu – a Santal who was sworn in today (July 25, 2022) as the first tribal President of India – was “Puti”, she says.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Rezwana Choudhury Bannya receives Padma Shri from India’s president

Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, by India’s President Draupadi Murmu.

July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022

From Santal girl “Puti” to Indian President: Draupadi Murmu’s journey 

The original name of Draupadi Murmu – a Santal who was sworn in today (July 25, 2022) as the first tribal President of India – was “Puti”, she says.