The opposition's presidential candidate said he had great regard for Droupadi Murmu, but believes the Rashtrapati should function with a mind of their own.
Next President Of India: Draupadi Murmu s name was also making round for the President post in the year 2017 - when she was the governnor of Jharkhand. Murmu s career in politics spans over 2 decades. The former Odisha minister is the daughter of late Biranchi Narayan Tudu. Draupadi Murmu was awarded the best MLA of the year award by the Odisha Legislative Assembly.