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Presidential Elections 2017

The Indian Presidential Election 2017 was held on 17 July and the counting and result date was 20 July this year. The current President of India Pranab Mukherjee's term expires on July 24, 2017. Although he is eligible for re-election, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already nominated its candidate for the presidency. Ram Nath Kovind (in picture), the former Governor of Bihar, has been nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the NDA to be elected the 14th President of India. Ram Nath Kovind is all set to be the 14th President of India, after having defeated Opposition candidate Meira Kumar in the Presidential Election 2017.

Ram Nath Kovind was always a strong contender for the post, being a BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) loyalist and also a Dalit. Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Diplomat Meira Kumar was the Opposition's candidate for the post of President of India. The people of India indirectly elected the president through the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members as well as the members of legislative assemblies.

By Shweta Parande

'Emotional Moment, Responsibility to Serve the Common Man', Says President-Elect Ram Nath Kovind
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh | July 20, 2017 5:26 PM IST
New Delhi, July 20: Addressing the press after his election to the top constitutional post, NDA cand...
'Emotional Moment, Responsibility to Serve the Common Man', Says President-Elect Ram Nath Kovind
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Venkaiah Naidu vs Gopal Krishna Gandhi For Vice President's Post, Numbers in Favour of NDA
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh | July 17, 2017 11:46 PM IST
New Delhi, July 17: Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu was announced on Monday as the vice president...
Venkaiah Naidu vs Gopal Krishna Gandhi For Vice President's Post, Numbers in Favour of NDA
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President Pranab Mukherjee to Demit Office on July 24: A Look Back at His 5 Years in Office
Vaibhav Tiwari | July 17, 2017 9:39 AM IST
New Delhi, July 17: President Pranab Mukherjee will demit office on July 24 after having a good five...
President Pranab Mukherjee to Demit Office on July 24: A Look Back at His 5 Years in Office
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Gopal Krishna Gandhi to be Opposition's Vice-Presidential Candidate
Vaibhav Tiwari | July 11, 2017 12:23 PM IST
New Delhi, July 11: Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson and former diplomat Gopal Krishn...
Gopal Krishna Gandhi to be Opposition's Vice-Presidential Candidate
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Congress Alone to Blame For Opposition Mess, Idea of Sangh-Mukt Bharat Cannot Thrive, says Nitish Kumar
Zeeshan Shaikh | July 3, 2017 1:16 AM IST
New Delhi, July 3: In yet another setback for Congress party, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on S...
Congress Alone to Blame For Opposition Mess, Idea of Sangh-Mukt Bharat Cannot Thrive, says Nitish Kumar
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Ram Nath Kovind files nomination papers for Presidential election 2017 in presence of PM Modi, senior BJP leaders, allies
Pragati Ratti Sharma | June 23, 2017 12:17 PM IST
New Delhi, June 23: In a massive show of strength by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), its Pre...
Ram Nath Kovind files nomination papers for Presidential election 2017 in presence of PM Modi, senior BJP lea
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Meira Kumar for President: JD(U) denies extending support, Lalu Prasad says Nitish Kumar making 'historic mistake'
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh | June 22, 2017 6:58 PM IST
New Delhi, June 22: Nearly 17 political parties, led by Congress, announced Meira Kumar as their pre...
Meira Kumar for President: JD(U) denies extending support, Lalu Prasad says Nitish Kumar making 'historic mis
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Ram Nath Kovind and his family were denied entry to President's retreat in Shimla last month
Zeeshan Shaikh | June 20, 2017 6:43 PM IST
New Delhi, June 20: Almost three weeks ago Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind who is now BJP's President...
Ram Nath Kovind and his family were denied entry to President's retreat in Shimla last month
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Congress may go for Sushil Kumar Shinde or Meira Kumar as UPA's Presidential nominee, says report
Chanchal Chauhan | June 20, 2017 10:29 AM IST
New Delhi, June 20: The Indian National Congress (INC) might pick the names of former Minister of Ho...
Congress may go for Sushil Kumar Shinde or Meira Kumar as UPA's Presidential nominee, says report
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Presidential polls: Uddhav Thackeray rejects Amit Shah's proposal to make PM Modi sole authority for finalising NDA candidate
Zeeshan Shaikh | June 18, 2017 5:01 PM IST
Mumbai, June 18: Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah's meeting Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray...
Presidential polls: Uddhav Thackeray rejects Amit Shah's proposal to make PM Modi sole authority for finalisi
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Choosing next President: Shiv Sena pitches for agricultural expert MS Swaminathan, 91, as 'second choice'
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh | June 16, 2017 6:30 PM IST
New Delhi, June 16: Shiv Sena, the estranged ally of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at Centre, pitche...
Choosing next President: Shiv Sena pitches for agricultural expert MS Swaminathan, 91, as 'second choice'
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Presidential polls 2017: Rajnath, Naidu meet Sonia, other Congress leaders, Azad says BJP revealed no name
India.com News Desk | June 16, 2017 12:03 PM IST
New Delhi, June 16: In a bid to build consensus over a Presidental nominee, Union Home Minister Rajn...
Presidential polls 2017: Rajnath, Naidu meet Sonia, other Congress leaders, Azad says BJP revealed no name
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Choosing next President: Opposition meets, says no names discussed; NDA likely to reveal candidate before June 23
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh | June 15, 2017 12:24 AM IST
New Delhi, June 15: Race for choosing the next President of India picks up as both - the Opposition ...
Choosing next President: Opposition meets, says no names discussed; NDA likely to reveal candidate before Jun
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Hectic parleys on over Presidential elections; Rajnath, Naidu to meet Sonia on Friday
India.com News Desk | June 14, 2017 4:29 PM IST
New Delhi, June 14: With just a month left for Presidential elections, hectic parleys are underway i...
Hectic parleys on over Presidential elections; Rajnath, Naidu to meet Sonia on Friday
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Opposition parties to meet today to decide on Presidential nominee: What to expect
India.com News Desk | June 14, 2017 9:21 AM IST
New Delhi, June 14: The opposition parties will meet on Wednesday to begin discussion on Presidentia...
Opposition parties to meet today to decide on Presidential nominee: What to expect
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NDA to announce its Presidential candidate by June 15
Uddipta Das | June 12, 2017 7:39 AM IST
New Delhi, June 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led- National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expe...
NDA to announce its Presidential candidate by June 15
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Presidential election 2017: It's time for Hindutva Presidency, says Shiv Sena rooting for Mohan Bhagwat
Pooja Darade | June 9, 2017 11:36 AM IST
Mumbai, June 9: The Shiv Sena is once again rooting for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Moha...
Presidential election 2017: It's time for Hindutva Presidency, says Shiv Sena rooting for Mohan Bhagwat
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Presidential Election 2017: Political parties can't issue whip, says Election Commission
Vaibhav Tiwari | June 7, 2017 5:36 PM IST
New Delhi, June 7: The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the important dates for the Presid...
Presidential Election 2017: Political parties can't issue whip, says Election Commission
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Presidential Elections 2017 dates announced, polling on July 17
Vaibhav Tiwari | June 7, 2017 5:02 PM IST
New Delhi, June 7: The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the dates for the Presidential. CE...
Presidential Elections 2017 dates announced, polling on July 17
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Presidential Elections 2017: Sharad Pawar to head rainbow panel to decide Opposition's candidate
Vaibhav Tiwari | June 7, 2017 10:39 AM IST
New Delhi, June 7: Senior politician and NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, may have declined to be Opposition...
Presidential Elections 2017: Sharad Pawar to head rainbow panel to decide Opposition's candidate
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