presidential election

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan DANCES to celebrate Draupadi Murmu's selection as NDA's presidential candidate - watch

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to Twitter to share that he was extremely elated with his party's central leadership selecting Draupadi Murmu as its presidential nominee.

Jun 24, 2022, 07:32 AM IST

Presidential polls 2022: NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu leaves for Delhi, to file nomination tomorrow

NDA's presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu on Thursday left the MCL Guest House in Bhubaneswar for Delhi where she is likely to file her nomination papers on Friday for the upcoming presidential polls 2022. According to ANI, Murmu left for the airport this morning for Delhi where she will be filing her nomination for the Presidential election scheduled to be held on July 18.

Jun 23, 2022, 10:40 AM IST

DNA: President Elections -- Understand the basic difference between opposition parties and BJP

Both the BJP and the opposition had to choose their candidate for the post of President. During this, BJP has decided to go with the name Draupadi Murmu who is not only a tribal woman but also an experienced leader. Whereas Yashwant Sinha, who was chosen by the opposition as a candidate, only talks about 'anti-Modi'.

Jun 23, 2022, 00:52 AM IST

DNA: Presidential Elections 2022 -- Untold story of Draupadi Murmu

After hearing this story of Draupadi Murmu, the candidate for the next presidential election of India, every woman in the country will be emotional and excited too. In fact, her story will give power to every common man of the country who was not born in a rich family.

Jun 23, 2022, 00:46 AM IST

Opposition Nominates Yashwant Sinha as President candidate

President Election 2022: The opposition has announced the name of its presidential candidate amidst the ongoing political turmoil regarding the election of the new President of the country. The opposition has declared Yashwant Sinha as its presidential candidate.

Jun 21, 2022, 18:30 PM IST

Presidential polls 2022: BJP likely to finalise its presidential candidate today

The BJP has already formed a 14-member management team to oversee the presidential election. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is the convenor of this team.

Jun 21, 2022, 07:43 AM IST

BJP includes Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw in the management team for Presidential elections

BJP has included Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Sarbananda Sonowal in the management team for the upcoming Presidential elections. 

Jun 17, 2022, 15:35 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee takes driver's seat to unite Opposition ahead of Presidential polls

As many as 17 opposition parties attended the crucial meeting to build consensus on fielding a joint candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

Jun 15, 2022, 22:43 PM IST

17 parties meeting led by Mamta, will Sharad Pawar be elected for President's election?

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is not keen on contesting the Presidential election, according to a senior party leader, even as some opposition parties have backed his candidature for the race to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The issue came up for discussion after Pawar met Maharashtra NCP ministers here on Monday. An NCP minister, who attended the meeting, said Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh met Pawar on Sunday and affirmed his party's support to the NCP chief for the election for the next President of India, to be held on July 18.

Jun 15, 2022, 21:36 PM IST

Gopalkrishna Gandhi reacts to him being Opposition's Presidential candidate, makes BIG statement

Mamata Banerjee has mentioned Gopalkrishna Gandhi's name as the opposition parties' candidate for the upcoming Presidential election.

Jun 15, 2022, 20:40 PM IST

Presidential polls 2022: Cracks in Mamata Banerjee-led 'opposition meet'; Kejriwal, KCR to stay away

According to CMO sources, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi is not likely to send a representative to Mamata's meeting amid moves to forge consensus for an opposition-backed candidate. Sources also informed that Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is not participating in the meeting

Jun 15, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

Presidential polls 2022: Mamata Banerjee's BIG opposition meet today; Sharad Pawar says 'not in race'

The Opposition meet, called by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will be held at the Constitution Club in the national capital to reach a consensus over a joint opposition candidate for the next presidential elections.

Jun 15, 2022, 08:23 AM IST

Presidential Election 2022: Opposition leaders reach out to Gopalkrishna Gandhi as possible candidate?

Gopalkrishna Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has sought time from Opposition leaders in regards to his nomination for the Presidential Election.

Jun 14, 2022, 23:19 PM IST

Presidential Election 2022: Lalu Prasad Yadav to file nomination, but there is a TWIST

The polling to elect the next President of India will be held on July 18, the Election Commission announced on June 9.

Jun 13, 2022, 20:12 PM IST

2022 Presidential Election: Value of MPs' vote goes down, check details here

The value of an MP's vote in a presidential election is based on the number of elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and those of the legislative assemblies of states and UTs including Delhi and Puducherry. Nominated MPs and MLAs as well as members of legislative councils cannot vote to elect the president.

Jun 10, 2022, 15:40 PM IST

Presidential poll 2022: Government, Opposition mull over candidates as race for Raisina Hill picks up

Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is considered a dark horse from both sides, having decades of experience in government at the Centre as Union Minister and as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister.

 

Jun 10, 2022, 11:23 AM IST

EC announces schedule for presidential polls, voting to be held on July 18; details here

The commission announced that a total of 4,809 electors to vote in the Presidential elections in 2022 and no political party can issue a whip to its members.

Jun 09, 2022, 15:26 PM IST

Election Commission to announce dates for Presidential polls today

The President of India is elected by the members of the electoral college comprising elected Members of Parliament and elected members of all the Assemblies. Nominated members are not eligible to vote. 

Jun 09, 2022, 13:45 PM IST

Emmanuel Macron wins France's presidential election

Macron has once again win the presidential election in France. Macron got 58.2 percent of the vote. Marina La Pene got 41.8 percent of the vote.

Apr 25, 2022, 07:48 AM IST

How Assembly polls will impact Presidential and Rajya Sabha election

The President is indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Assemblies. The electoral colleges comprise 776 MPs of both the Houses and 4,120 MLAs of all the states and UTs.

Feb 20, 2022, 10:51 AM IST