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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
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh July 20, 2017 5:26 PM IST
"This is a very emotional moment for me. An ordinary person like me, being elected to this post, proves the greatness of Indian democracy," Ram Nath Kovind said.
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh July 18, 2017 4:43 AM IST
Naidu is expected to bag the support of 557 MPs in the electoral college of 787 lawmakers.
Vaibhav Tiwari July 17, 2017 9:39 AM IST
Pranab Mukherjee, who was known to have friends in every political party, won the elections hands down with around 70 per cent votes in his kitty.
Vaibhav Tiwari July 11, 2017 12:23 PM IST
The Opposition's meeting was attended by many bigwigs of the anti-BJP block. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and senior Congress member Ahmed Patel were in the meeting.
Zeeshan Shaikh July 3, 2017 1:16 AM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his party is facing allegations of "breaking opposition unity" over the Presidential elections.
Pragati Ratti Sharma June 23, 2017 12:17 PM IST
In a massive show of strength by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), its Presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind, now former Bihar Governor, filed his nomination paers for the upcoming elections for the next President of India.
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh June 22, 2017 6:58 PM IST
"It was Sharad Yadav ji who appealed the Opposition to unite and pose a challenge to the Centre in the presidential poll," the RJD supremo said.
Zeeshan Shaikh June 20, 2017 6:43 PM IST
Last month, Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind was on a family vacation in Shimla, when he and his family were denied permission at the Presidential retreat.
Chanchal Chauhan June 20, 2017 10:29 AM IST
While Shinde might help Congress party get the support of Shiv Sena, Kumar might help to rope in JD(U) in Bihar.
Zeeshan Shaikh June 18, 2017 5:01 PM IST
The Presidential elections will be held before mid-July and a replacement for President Pranab Mukherjee has to be finalised.
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh June 16, 2017 6:30 PM IST
While addressing reporters in Mumbai, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat would continue to remain as their first choice.
India.com News Desk June 16, 2017 12:03 PM IST
Naidu and Singh are likely to meet CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury following the meeting with Sonia.
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh June 15, 2017 12:24 AM IST
Signalling confrontation from Opposition's end, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said, "It is a preparation for the next election. The aim is to remove the BJP."
India.com News Desk June 14, 2017 4:29 PM IST
The election of the next President will be held on July 17 and counting of votes will take place on July 20.
India.com News Desk June 14, 2017 9:21 AM IST
The election of the next President will be held on July 17 and counting of votes will take place on July 20.
Uddipta Das June 12, 2017 7:39 AM IST
The biggest challenge during deciding a presidential candidate is her/his being acceptable to all the parties unanimously.
Pooja Darade June 9, 2017 11:36 AM IST
Shiv Sena is again in support of Rashtriya Swayam Sevak (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's name for the upcoming Presidential elections.
Vaibhav Tiwari June 7, 2017 5:36 PM IST
The Election Commission also said that the polls will be conducted using the paper ballot.
Vaibhav Tiwari June 7, 2017 5:02 PM IST
While the Opposition is thinking about talking to the Modi government for a consensus candidate, it is also planning to field its candidate in case government declines their offer which seems to be highly possible.
Vaibhav Tiwari June 7, 2017 10:39 AM IST
Sharad Pawar is expected to meet Opposition leaders to finalise the contours of the rainbow panel.
Mohammed Uzair Shaikh June 3, 2017 9:18 PM IST
According to Kanimozhi, no political motive should be attributed to the presence of opposition leaders in honour of DMK patriarch Karunanidhi.
Zeeshan Shaikh May 27, 2017 12:04 AM IST
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting lunch in honour of visiting Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth in which he has also invited Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Uddipta Das May 22, 2017 4:44 AM IST
In the Rajya Sabha polls in West Bengal, a report claimed that TMC is willing to support Congress candidate for a 'comfortable victory'.
Ravi Kaushal May 20, 2017 11:19 AM IST
Rouhani, who won the last elections by a mammoth difference is expected to win this election with a mild lead.
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