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Presidential Election Results 2022: Draupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes first tribal President of India
President Election Results: NDA nominee Draupadi Murmu is all set to become the 15th President of India.
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Pic Courtesy: ANI New Delhi: NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu is all set to become the 15th President of India. The counting of votes for the Presidential election 2022 was held at the Parliament House. The counting of votes for Presidential Election 2022 commenced at 11 am on Thursday (July 21, 2022) with the contest between BJP-led NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu and joint Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.
Droupadi Murmu secured 2824 first preference votes-value of which is 6,76,803, while her rival Yashwant Sinha bagged 1,877 first preference votes-- value of which is 3,80,177 votes, Returning Officer P C Mody said announcing Droupadi Murmu as the 15th President of India.
With the Presidential Election Results 2022, India has got the successor of incumbent Ram Nath Kovind. The presidential election counting was held in Room No 63 in Parliament House.
In other developments, the Enforcement Directorate today recorded the statement of Congress president Sonia Gandhi for two hours in the National Herald money laundering case and ended the session for the day on her request as she is recovering from Covid, officials said.
Gandhi, 75, arrived at the ED headquarters located at Vidyut Lane flanking A P J Abdul Kalam Road in central Delhi a little after noon escorted by her Z+ category CRPF security cover. Gandhi, who was diagnosed with Covid recently, was seen wearing a mask and was accompanied by her children Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.
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How many invalid votes were cast in Presidential election 2022?
53 invalid votes were cast, out of which 15 came from Parliament followed by five each from Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, four each in Delhi, West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharashtra. (PTI)
Opposition VP nominee Margaret Alva congratulates Droupadi Murmu
Congratulations and best wishes to Droupadi Murmu Ji on her election as President of India. May she shine bright and inspire young women from all across India to follow in her footsteps: Margaret Alva
Congratulations and best wishes to Droupadi Murmu Ji on her election as President of India. May she shine bright and inspire young women from all across India to follow in her footsteps.
— Margaret Alva (@alva_margaret) July 21, 2022
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu
Congratulations to the 15th President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji. Hope that the new President will be able to guide our country forward by protecting the democratic values upheld by our Constitution, strengthening the fraternal bonds of our people and overcoming challenges: Pinarayi Vijayan
Congratulations to the 15th President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji. Hope that the new President will be able to guide our country forward by protecting the democratic values upheld by our Constitution, strengthening the fraternal bonds of our people and overcoming challenges. pic.twitter.com/aLqejfdcQs
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) July 21, 2022
NCP chief Sharad Pawar congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu
Heartfelt congratulations Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the President of India. My best wishes to you as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and charge of your esteemed office. Wishing you success in your tenure as President: Sharad Pawar
Heartfelt congratulations Smt Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the President of India. My best wishes to you as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and charge of your esteemed office.
Wishing you success in your tenure as President.@DroupadiMurmu__ #DroupadiMurmu— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) July 21, 2022
Delhi BJP leaders took out 'Abhinandan Yatra' as the NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu scripted history as she is all set to become the first tribal President of India.
Locals in Rairangpur village, the native place of President-designate Droupadi Murmu, light clay lamps (diyas) & candles, in celebration of her victory today in the Presidential polls. (ANI)
Odisha | Locals in Rairangpur village, the native place of President-designate #DroupadiMurmu, light clay lamps (diyas) & candles, in celebration of her victory today in the Presidential polls pic.twitter.com/9aA6bxDiTw
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
CM Naveen Patnaik congratulates 'daughter of Odisha' Droupadi Murmu
Congratulate the daughter of #Odisha, Smt #DroupadiMurmu on being elected as 15th President of India. It is indeed a very proud moment for everyone in Odisha that she has been elected for the highest office in the country.: Naveen Patnaik
Her journey from a humble beginning to become the First Citizen of the country is indeed inspiring and her journey is a shining example of women empowerment. Wish her the very best for a fulfilling tenure ahead.: Naveen Patnaik
Her journey from a humble beginning to become the First Citizen of the country is indeed inspiring and her journey is a shining example of women empowerment. Wish her the very best for a fulfilling tenure ahead.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 21, 2022
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Draupadi Murmu's victory
It's a big achievement for a tribal woman to get elected as the President of the country. All tribal MPs &ministers came here to congratulate Droupadi Murmu & expressed their happiness. I thank PM Modi as because of his thoughts & efforts, this happened: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
It's a big message to the country that a common woman can become the President of India. It's a result of our commitment, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/C85ohtUKpg
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
It's a big message to the country that a common woman can become the President of India. It's a result of our commitment, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in Delhi (ANI)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extends wishes to Draupadi Murmu
Hearty congratulations to NDA Presidential nominee Draupadi Murmu ji for a huge and historic victory. Your victory is a living picture of immense public confidence in the all-inclusive and all-touching nature of 'New India' and the spirit of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'.: Yogi Adityanath
भारत के मा. राष्ट्रपति पद हेतु NDA की प्रत्याशी श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को विराट और ऐतिहासिक विजय की हार्दिक बधाई।
आपकी विजय 'नए भारत' के सर्वसमावेशी व सर्वस्पर्शी स्वरूप के प्रति अपार जन-विश्वास और 'एक भारत-श्रेष्ठ भारत' भाव की जीवंत तस्वीर है।
भारत माता की जय।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 21, 2022
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Draupadi Murmu
Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Hon'ble Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected President.: Akhilesh Yadav
Droupadi Murmu got 64 per cent of votes in presidential poll against Yashwant Sinha's 36 per cent: Returning Officer P C Mody (PTI)
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha and the Returning Officer for Presidential Election 2022, PC Mody hands over the certificate to President-elect #DroupadiMurmu at her residence in Delhi. (ANI)
#WATCH | Secretary General of Rajya Sabha and the Returning Officer for Presidential Election 2022, PC Mody hands over the certificate to President-elect #DroupadiMurmu at her residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/FMw58FCr6E
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
While President-elect Droupadi Murmu got a vote in all states, Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha drew a blank in Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, & Sikkim. (ANI)
While President-elect #DroupadiMurmu got a vote in all states, Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha drew a blank in Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, & Sikkim. pic.twitter.com/QTVtiRqBYS
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
President-elect Droupadi Murmu greets Union Ministers, political leaders and media outside her residence in Delhi. (ANI)
#WATCH | President-elect #DroupadiMurmu greets Union Ministers, political leaders and media outside her residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/ZthpFlqrk2
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
PM Modi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited Droupadi Murmu's residence to extend congratulations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated NDA's #DroupadiMurmu on being declared the President of India, at her residence in Delhi pic.twitter.com/sAly5YwU4C
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the residence of NDA's #DroupadiMurmu in Delhi to congratulate her on being declared the President of India. pic.twitter.com/tXZZUCNXR7
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Presidential Election concluded with declaration of result...4754 votes polled, out of which 4701 valid & 53 invalid...The quota (for a candidate to be elected the President) was 5,28,491. DroupadiMurmu secured 2824 first preference votes-value of which is 6,76,803: Secry Gen, RS (ANI)
Presidential Election concluded with declaration of result...4754 votes polled, out of which 4701 valid & 53 invalid...The quota (for a candidate to be elected the President) was 5,28,491. #DroupadiMurmu secured 2824 first preference votes-value of which is 6,76,803: Secry Gen,RS pic.twitter.com/Tg0pbuHbGu
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu officially declared as the President of the country. (ANI)
MoS Tribal Affairs Renuka Singh Saruta on Draupadi Murmu's election as 15th President of India
An atmosphere of excitement has arisen amongst tribal community, women & all weaker sections of society. We had never thought that our sister will sit on the highest constitutional position: MoS Tribal Affairs Renuka Singh
'Modi hai toh mumkin hai', so this dream has become a reality because of PM Modi Ji. I congratulate & wish the best to #DroupadiMurmu & hope the country flourishes in her tenure: MoS Tribal Affairs Renuka Singh (ANI)
I am overjoyed that my sister, a tribal woman, has been elected as the President. She has struggled a lot since her childhood. This is an inspiration for everybody: Tarinisen Tudu, brother of the newly elected President Droupadi Murmu (ANI)
Union Minister Piyush Goyal congratulates Droupadi Murmu
Today will be a day to be written in gold in country's history. I extend my heartiest congrats to Droupadi Murmu. PM Modi has uplifted the country & our tribal communities. Every section of the country feels the presence of inclusivity & opportunities: Union Minister Piyush Goyal (ANI)
EAM S Jaishankar on Droupadi Murmu’s election as 15th President
Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy. Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India. It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality.: Dr. S Jaishankar
Today is a remarkable day for Indian democracy.
Smt Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India.
It will serve as an inspiration to millions of our citizens. New India is not just an aspiration; it is becoming a reality.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 21, 2022
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits the residence of NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu to congratulate her on being elected as the country's President. (ANI)
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits the residence of NDA's Presidential candidate #DroupadiMurmu to congratulate her on being elected as the country's President. pic.twitter.com/purJUsQqMJ
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar congratulates Draupadi Murmu
Droupadi Murmu has emerged victorious in the Presidential election. The entire country is celebrating. I congratulate her on being elected as the President and wish her the very best: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Delhi (ANI)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extends greetings to the new President of the country, Droupadi Murmu, and congratulates her on her election. (ANI)
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Draupadi Murmu's victory
It's a great & historic moment as the President's post will now be held by a tribal woman. It's something that was inconceivable many years ago...I'd like to thank all who voted for our President Droupadi Murmu, PM& other leaders who made this possible: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma (ANI)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extends wishes to Droupadi Murmu
Many congratulations and best wishes to respected Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of the country.: Arvind Kejriwal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates Draupadi Murmu
I would like to congratulate Hon'ble Presidential Elect Smt Draupadi Murmu. The country will sincerely look up to you as the Head of State to protect the ideals of our Constitution & be the custodian of our democracy, especially when nation is plagued with so many dissensions.: Mamata Banerjee
I would like to congratulate Hon'ble Presidential Elect Smt Draupadi Murmu.
The country will sincerely look up to you as the Head of State to protect the ideals of our Constitution & be the custodian of our democracy, especially when nation is plagued with so many dissensions.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 21, 2022
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends congratulations
Hearty Congratulations to Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the President of India. Your role in giving voice to hopes & aspirations of people is exemplary. I hope under your able guidance, people of our country will make a leading contribution in building a New India.: Om Birla
Hearty Congratulations to Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the President of India. Your role in giving voice to hopes & aspirations of people is exemplary. I hope under your able guidance, people of our country will make a leading contribution in building a New India.
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) July 21, 2022
Ram Nath Kovind congratulates Droupadi Murmu
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.: Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2022
Congress' Rahul Gandhi wishes 15th President of India Droupadi Murmu
Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.: Rahul Gandhi
Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 21, 2022
PM Narendra Modi on Droupadi Murmu's victory
India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.: PM Modi
Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.: PM
Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India's development journey.: PM Modi
I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy.: PM Modi (Source: Narendra Modi Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and congratulates Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country. BJP national president JP Nadda is also present. (ANI)
Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and congratulates #DroupadiMurmu on being elected as the new President of the country. BJP national president JP Nadda is also present.
Visuals from her residence. pic.twitter.com/5wrcpCXElC
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
BJP celebrates Droupadi Murmu's victory
#WATCH | Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi tries her hands on a drum, after NDA's candidate #DroupadiMurmu got elected as the President of India pic.twitter.com/lAjLeU2Cj7
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulates Droupadi Murmu
Today she has been elected to the highest Constitutional post in the country. This is specialty of India's democracy. I extend to Droupadi Murmu heartiest congratulations. I'm confident that she'll make India proud by carrying out her duties: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The nation is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & on this occasion, it's the fortune of the nation that under the leadership of the PM, NDA made a conscientious, dedicated social worker coming from tribal community - Droupadi Murmu as Presidential candidate: MP CM (ANI)
Celebrations break out outside NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence in Delhi as she crosses the 50% mark of the total valid votes at the end of the third round of counting in the election.
#WATCH | Celebrations break out outside NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence in Delhi as she crosses the 50% mark of the total valid votes at the end of the third round of counting in the election. pic.twitter.com/1uMpQKmSoq
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Defence Min Rajnath Singh congratulates Droupadi Murmu on being elected the 15th President of India. "She has been active in working for welfare of villages, poor, deprived. Rising amidst them she has reached highest constitutional post today. This is the proof of power of India's democracy," Singh tweeted.
राष्ट्रपति चुनाव में प्रभावी जीत दर्ज करने के लिए श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को बधाई। वे गाँव, गरीब, वंचितों के साथ-साथ झुग्गी-झोपड़ियों में भी लोक कल्याण के लिए सक्रिय रहीं हैं।आज वे उनके बीच से निकल कर सर्वोच्च संवैधानिक पद तक पहुँची हैं।यह भारतीय लोकतंत्र की ताक़त का प्रमाण है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2022
I heartily congratulate Droupadi Murmu on her victory in Presidential Election 2022. I hope—indeed, every Indian hopes—that as 15th President she functions as Custodian of Constitution without fear or favour. I join fellow countrymen in extending best wishes to her: Yashwant Sinha (ANI)
3rd round of counting
States covered are K'taka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha & Punjab. In this round, total valid votes 1,333. Total value of valid votes is 1,65,664. Droupadi Murmu got 812 votes, Yashwant Sinha 521 votes: PC Mody, Secy Gen, RS (ANI)
3rd round | States covered are K'taka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha & Punjab. In this round, total valid votes 1,333. Total value of valid votes is 1,65,664. Droupadi Murmu got 812 votes, Yashwant Sinha 521 votes: PC Mody, Secy Gen, RS pic.twitter.com/yrl2ldR4wP
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
NDA Presidential candidate #DroupadiMurmu crosses the 50% mark of total valid votes at the end of the third round of counting; set to become the President of the country. (ANI)
17 MPs have cross-voted in the Presidential elections, in favour of NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu: Sources (ANI)
17 MPs have cross-voted in the Presidential elections, in favour of NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu: Sources
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
A large crowd gathers outside BJP Headquarters in Delhi in celebration, as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu gets closer to victory. (ANI)
#WATCH | A large crowd gathers outside BJP Headquarters in Delhi in celebration, as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu gets closer to victory. pic.twitter.com/4YUMAE7m2N
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
The proposal of Droupadi Murmu's name as the presidential candidate by the NDA has been met with support across the party lines... I am sure that her tenure would be very successful: BJP President JP Nadda (ANI)
Droupadi Murmu is going to win by a huge margin. India is going to get its first-ever tribal woman as its President. This is a historic moment for the people of India: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI)
Presidential election 2022 Results are per counting of votes so far
If I include the earlier results of Parliament, the grand total so far is 1,886 valid votes valued at 6,73,175 out of which Droupadi Murmu gets 1,349 votes valued at 4,83,299. Yashwant Sinha gets 537 votes, valued at 1,89,876 so far: PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha (ANI)
If I include the earlier results of Parliament, the grand total so far is 1,886 valid votes valued at 6,73,175 out of which Droupadi Murmu gets 1,349 votes valued at 4,83,299. Yashwant Sinha gets 537 votes, valued at 1,89,876 so far: PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/Jw9qLheobl
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
2nd round of counting
After 2nd round, where ballot paper of first 10 states alphabetically counted - total valid votes 1138 & their total value 1,49,575. Out of this, Droupadi Murmu gets 809 votes valued at 1,05,299 & Yashwant Sinha gets 329 votes valued at 44,276: PC Mody, Secretary Gen, Rajya Sabha (ANI)
After 2nd round, where ballot paper of first 10 states alphabetically counted - total valid votes 1138 & their total value 1,49,575. Out of this, Droupadi Murmu gets 809 votes valued at 1,05,299 & Yashwant Sinha gets 329 votes valued at 44,276: PC Mody, Secretary Gen, Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/5y1ZPwxWhs
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some senior members of his Cabinet and BJP chief J P Nadda are likely to meet NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Thursday evening following her expected victory in the poll. (PTI)
Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan joins folk artists as they perform a tribal dance to celebrate as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu leads against Opposition's Yashwant Sinha after the end of the first round of counting. (ANI)
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan joins folk artists as they perform a tribal dance to celebrate as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu leads against Opposition's Yashwant Sinha after the end of the first round of counting. pic.twitter.com/bSiCLkipPl
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
PM Narendra Modi is hosting a farewell dinner for outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind tomorrow 5:30 pm onwards at Hotel Ashoka in Delhi. (ANI)
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on NDA nominee Draupadi Murmu
Nation is going to create history. The 15th President will be officially announced shortly. Nobody has any doubt in mind. Daughter of a tribal family coming from a very ordinary house in Odisha, Droupadi Murmu will be elected as the President: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Immense joy amid the deprived section of society, tribals, women &eastern India that for the first time the true meaning of democracy is coming to the fore. A leader from such a background will reach the nation's highest post. It's an achievement for democracy: Dharmendra Pradhan (ANI)
Sonia Gandhi leaves from ED office
Delhi | Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi leaves from ED office after questioning in the National Herald case. pic.twitter.com/j0iWgoBqsZ
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Presidential Election Results for first round of counting
Droupadi Murmu has secured 540 votes with a value of 3,78,000 and Yashwant Sinha has secured 208 votes with a value of 1,45,600. These are figures for Parliament (votes)
Droupadi Murmu has secured 540 votes with a value of 3,78,000 and Yashwant Sinha has secured 208 votes with a value of 1,45,600. These are figures for Parliament (votes) pic.twitter.com/Rh11GsLqjj
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Droupadi Murmu leading against Yashwant Sinha in 1st round of counting
"Droupadi Murmu has secured 540 votes with a value of 3,78,000 & Yashwant Sinha has secured 208 votes with a value of 1,45,600. A total of 15 votes were invalid. These are figures for Parliament (votes), please wait for next announcement," says PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha.
Droupadi Murmu has secured 540 votes with a value of 3,78,000 & Yashwant Sinha has secured 208 votes with a value of 1,45,600. A total of 15 votes were invalid. These are figures for Parliament (votes), please wait for next announcement: PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/ka0PvmOzpX
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Presidential Election: PC Mody to announce results of first round of counting shortly
Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is the chief returning officer for the poll, will oversee the counting and the results are likely to be declared by the evening. Mody will first brief reporters about the trends after the votes of the MPs are counted and then again, after the votes of 10 states are counted.
Celebrations begin in Odisha's Rairangpur village, the native place of Droupadi Murmu
#WATCH | Celebrations begin at Odisha's Rairangpur village, the native place of NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu.
The counting of votes for the Presidential election is underway. pic.twitter.com/7AmzaSepHr
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Presidential Election Results update
Counting of MP votes' underway. It will be followed by state votes' counting.
Presidential Election Result 2022 Update
According to the alphabetical order, the ballot boxes from various states, including those from Kerala and Meghalaya, have been sorted.
Police uses water cannons at Congress workers protesting over ED probe
Delhi | Water cannons being used at Congress workers protesting over ED probe against party chief Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case pic.twitter.com/rct7KZYAc3
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Special prayers at Chinnamastika temple for Droupadi Murmu's victory
Special prayers are being offered on Thursday at the famed Chinnamastika temple at Rajrappa here, recognised as an ancient Shakti seat, on Thursday for the victory of Droupadi Murmu, the NDA presidential candidate who was Jharkhand's former governor. Priests of the temple, which is located about 70 km from state capital on the confluence of Bhairavi and Damodar rivers, performed special 'aarti' for Murmu's victory.
Sonia Gandhi's ED summon: Clash-like situation brakes out in Guwahati
#WATCH Guwahati, Assam | A clash-like situation broke out between Police and Guwahati Congress workers who were detained in the wake of protest over ED probe against Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/qF5S4X8kH2
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Visuals of counting of votes for the Presidential election
#WATCH The process of counting of votes for the Presidential election has started in Parliament#Delhi pic.twitter.com/s8uss15xn3
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Congress workers in Nagpur detained
#WATCH Maharashtra | Congress workers in Nagpur detained in the wake of protest over ED probe against Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/4MfqyUHbll
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Congress leaders P Chidambaram, Ajay Maken and others detained
Delhi | Congress leaders P Chidambaram, Ajay Maken and others detained in the wake of nationwide protest called by the party over ED probe against Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/g8xx013aMf
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Presidential Election Results Update
The counting of votes will take place in Parliament House under the supervision of Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is the chief returning officer for the poll, the assistant returning officers and the observers deployed by the Election Commission.
Sense of pride in having 1st woman tribal President, says Kiren Rijiju
"Not only tribals, but everyone in the country is going to have a sense of pride in having the 1st woman tribal President. I have learnt that all prominent tribal leaders will be coming to Delhi to greet the new likely to be President," says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Droupadi Murmu.
Presidential Election Results today
Counting of votes to elect India’s 15th President underway. The results are likely to be declared by the evening.
Congress leaders, workers raise slogans
#WATCH Delhi | Congress leaders, workers raise slogans in support of party chief Sonia Gandhi who will shortly be appearing before ED in National Herald case pic.twitter.com/Oszf4Wu7ba
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Sonia Gandhi arrives at ED office
#WATCH | Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi arrives at ED office for questioning in National Herald case#Delhi pic.twitter.com/FLY1jWclld
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Grateful to Mamata, says Yashwant Sinha
“I am grateful to Mamataji for the honour and prestige she bestowed on me in the TMC. Now a time has come when for a larger national cause I must step aside from the party to work for greater opposition unity. I am sure she approves of the step,” tweets Yashwant Sinha.
Presidential Election Results 2022: Counting of votes begins
The counting of votes to elect India’s next President has started in the Parliament.
Atmosphere of happiness, says Murmu's brother
"There is an atmosphere of happiness here as we're hopeful that Droupadi Murmu will become the next President of India. It's a matter of pride for the tribal community, Odisha & the country," says Tarinisen Tudu, brother of NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu.
Rairangpur | There is an atmosphere of happiness here as we're hopeful that Droupadi Murmu will become the next President of India. It's a matter of pride for the tribal community, Odisha & the country: Tarinisen Tudu, brother of NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu pic.twitter.com/dvbbzQTvWr
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reaches Sonia Gandhi's residence
Delhi | Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reaches her mother Sonia Gandhi's residence, who will be appearing before ED today in the National Herald case pic.twitter.com/GdkrgO9Ykj
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Countdown for counting of votes begins
Delhi | Counting of votes for the Presidential election to begin at 11am today, preparations underway at Parliament pic.twitter.com/Zr0yCCqnbk
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Congress workers raise slogans at party office
#WATCH Delhi | Congress workers raise slogans at party office, extending their support to party chief Sonia Gandhi who is set to appear before ED today in connection with the National Herald case pic.twitter.com/UyzJwgMewv
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory
Due to special arrangements, there'll be heavy traffic movement till 2 pm on Gol Methi junction, Tughlak Road Junction, Claridges Junction, Q-point Junction, Sunehri Masjid Junction, Maulana Azad Road Junction & Man Singh Road Junction. Avoid these areas, says Delhi Traffic Police.
Presidential Election 2022 Result: BJP plans celebrations
The BJP workers have been instructed to begin the celebration after the announcement of the victory of Murmu all over the country, especially among the tribal community in more than one lakh villages across the country.
According to sources, the BJP high command has instructed the office bearers and workers that the BJP will celebrate the victory of Droupadi Murmu in every part of the country. BJP is preparing to celebrate in about 15,000 Mandals.As soon as Murmu`s victory is announced, instructions have been given to put up hoardings and posters of Droupadi Murmu in these tribal villages.
Congress to protest nationwide, Akbar Road sealed
The Congress has decided to protest across the country against the BJP-led government Thursday in support of Sonia Gandhi.Congress leader Manickam Tagore tweeted, "Congress office HQ in Akbar Road but now closed by shah police.... They know the strength of Congress workers and their commitment." The police have already made elaborate arrangements and have barricaded Akbar Road as the party headquarters is located at 24, Akbar Road.
Sonia Gandhi's ED summon
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked Gandhi to depose before it on July 21 for questioning in the National Herald newspaper-linked money-laundering case.
Presidential Election 2022 voting
A total of 4,809 electors, comprising 776 MPs and 4,033 elected MLAs, are entitled to vote in the election, but nominated MPs and MLAs, and Members of Legislative Council are not. Over 99 per cent of the total electors had cast their ballot in the poll that took place Monday, according to the Election Commission.
Eight MPs, including BJP MPs Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dhotre, were among those who missed casting their votes. Two MPs each from BJP and Shiv Sena, and one each from the BSP, Congress, SP, and AIMIM missed voting in the Monday polls.
Sweets prepared in Droupadi Murmu's native village
With hours to go for the counting of votes to take place to elect the 15th President of India, people belonging to the native place of NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu, Rairangpur in Odisha, have made sweets anticipating her victory in the contest against Yashwant Sinha, the Opposition candidate. The people of her native place have also planned a victory procession and tribal dance on Thursday.
'Abhinandan Yatra' today to mark Draupadi Murmu's victory
"To mark victory of Draupadi Murmu -- the first tribal woman to become President of country, BJP will be organising a `Abhinandan Yatra`. Our party president Nadda will lead the yatra (roadshow) from Delhi BJP office to Rajpath. It will cross from Ashok Road, Patel Chowk, Rafi Marg and end at Rajpath. Nadda ji will address people and party workers before the start of yatra at Delhi BJP office," Delhi BJP general secretary Harsh Malhotra told IANS.
Nadda to hold 'Abhinandan Yatra' to mark Murmu's victory
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday will be organising a road show `Abhinandan Yatra` in the national capital to celebrate the likely victory of NDA Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu. As per the plan, after declaration of election results, BJP chief J.P. Nadda will hold a road show from party`s Delhi unit office at Pandit Pant Marg to Rajpath on July 21 evening. Over 5,000 Delhi BJP workers will participate in the road show along with Nadda.
Presidential Election 2022: Counting today
The counting of votes to elect India`s 15th President will take place on Thursday. The counting will begin at Parliament House at 11 am. The voting took place on July 18 and was completed in a peaceful manner. The voting ended at 5 pm at the Parliament House and at designated places in the capitals of all states besides the UTs of Puducherry and Delhi on Monday.
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