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. 

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 23:44
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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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21 July 2022, 23:22 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 23:13 PM

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

21 July 2022, 23:09 PM

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

21 July 2022, 23:03 PM

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

21 July 2022, 22:50 PM

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. 

21 July 2022, 22:48 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 22:40 PM

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

21 July 2022, 22:37 PM

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 (ANI)

21 July 2022, 22:33 PM

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

21 July 2022, 22:31 PM

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Draupadi Murmu

Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Hon'ble Draupadi Murmu ji on being elected President.: Akhilesh Yadav

21 July 2022, 22:19 PM

Droupadi Murmu got 64 per cent of votes in presidential poll against Yashwant Sinha's 36 per cent: Returning Officer P C Mody (PTI)

21 July 2022, 22:06 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 22:04 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 21:43 PM

President-elect Droupadi Murmu greets Union Ministers, political leaders and media outside her residence in Delhi. (ANI)

21 July 2022, 21:40 PM

PM Modi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited Droupadi Murmu's residence to extend congratulations

21 July 2022, 21:38 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 21:37 PM

NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu officially declared as the President of the country. (ANI)

21 July 2022, 21:30 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 21:28 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 21:27 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 21:20 PM

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

21 July 2022, 21:19 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 20:45 PM

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)

 

21 July 2022, 20:41 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extends greetings to the new President of the country, Droupadi Murmu, and congratulates her on her election. (ANI)

21 July 2022, 20:39 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 20:38 PM

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

21 July 2022, 20:33 PM

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

21 July 2022, 20:31 PM

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

21 July 2022, 20:29 PM

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 

21 July 2022, 20:27 PM

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

21 July 2022, 20:22 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 20:21 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 20:20 PM

BJP celebrates Droupadi Murmu's victory

21 July 2022, 20:13 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 20:12 PM

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. 

21 July 2022, 20:10 PM

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. 

21 July 2022, 20:07 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 19:50 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 19:43 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 18:58 PM

17 MPs have cross-voted in the Presidential elections, in favour of NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu: Sources (ANI)

21 July 2022, 18:34 PM

A large crowd gathers outside BJP Headquarters in Delhi in celebration, as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu gets closer to victory. (ANI)

21 July 2022, 18:32 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 17:51 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 17:49 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 17:31 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 16:35 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 16:34 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 15:25 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 15:12 PM

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)

21 July 2022, 15:04 PM

Sonia Gandhi leaves from ED office