The BJP-led NDA s presidential candidate has overcome several personal tragedies in her life. In just six years between 2009-2015, Murmu reportedly lost her husband, two sons, mother and brother
President-elect Droupadi Murmu. The arc of triumph forged through personal tragedy is complete for the unassuming politician who started public life as a councillor in Odisha and will be written into history as India's first tribal president.