Warangal, June 29 -- BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday lauded President Droupadi Murmu's journey from a tribal background to the country's highest constitutional office, saying her elevation reflects India's respect for the struggles and dignity of the tribal community.

Addressing members of the tribal community during an interaction in Warangal, Telangana, Nabin said President Murmu's life and achievements send a powerful message to the nation and the world about India's commitment to honouring its tribal citizens.

"It is significant that a woman from the tribal community--whose life has been defined by struggle--has been accorded the honour of serving as the first citizen and President of the nation," Nabin said.

He furthe...