According to sources, Murmu expressed her gratitude to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with NDA MPs in the Parliament complex, saying that more than 700 communities and over 10 crore tribals "are all thrilled" about her nomination.
Officials from the Delhi government claim that the request for permission to go to Singapore to attend the summit was sent to the L-G on June 7 but has still not been approved more than a month later. The summit will take place on August 3 and 4.
The opposition candidate queries lawmakers about their preference for a president who will defend the Constitution or one who will defend the prime minister.