Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met President-elect Droupadi Murmu here on Sunday. Naveen, who is on a four-day visit to the national capital, met Murmu along with Biju Janata Dal MPs. “I am pleased that the daughter of Odisha like her has been chosen to be the President of India”, said the Chief Minister after meeting Droupadi Murmu at her residence in New Delhi. The Chief Minister will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Murmu on Monday. Earlier, the Chief Minister had congratulated Murmu on her election as the 15th President of India. N a v e e n h a d t w e e t e d “Congratulate the daughter of Odisha, Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as 15th President of India. It is indeed a very proud moment for everyone in Odisha that she has been elected for the highest office in the country.” “Her journey from a humble beginning to become the First Citizen of the country is indeed inspiring and her journey is a shining example of women empowerment. Wish her the very best for a fulfilling tenure ahead”, he added. The Chief Minister also spoke to her over phone and wished her all the very best on behalf
of people of Odisha. He said her that the entire family of 4.5 crore people of Odisha are proud of her achievement.
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