Here is a look at numbers which are required for a candidate to become President of India.
Alliance wise position:
UPA
The votes with three crucial UPA allies are
Possible equations:
Even if UPA goes without Mamata and with Mulayam and Mayawati, the numbers are: UPA - TMC + SP + BSP: 524303. The figure is still below the magic figure of 5,49,442.
NDA
NON-UPA, NON-NDA
Crucial Votes
UPA`S vote share: 4,49,133
NDA`S vote Share: 3,04,785
As the situation stands none of the existing alliances have majority to elect its candidate.