15th Presidential Election On India

Here are the highlights of the top news stories of July 22.

In Pics | BJP celebrates as Droupadi Murmu wins Presidential election

Coming from a tribal family in the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, Draupadi Murmu has embraced the country's highest constitutional post.

Presidential Election Result | Early celebration begins at Draupadi Murmu's native village

As counting of votes for the Presidential election is underway, celebrations began at NDA’s Draupadi Murmu’s native village on July 21.

Presidential Election Result | Counting of votes underway to elect 15th President of India

The president in India is chosen by an electoral college that consists of lawmakers in both houses of Parliament and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states.

Presidential Election Result | Counting begins, Draupadi Murmu set to be India’s first tribal president

Draupadi Murmu has a clear edge over Yashwant Sinha, with several parties outside the NDA fold also backing her. The result will be announced at 4 pm

News highlights of the day: Droupadi Murmu elected new President; ‘India scripts history’, says PM Modi

Presidential Elections 2022 Results Live: Droupadi Murmu becomes the 15th President of India.

Presidential Election 2022 | A look at all the presidents India has seen since 1950

President Ram Nath Kovind’s five-year term comes to an end on 24 July. Voting for India’s 15th president was held on July 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to cast his vote in Parliament. NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu is contesting against opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the next President of India.

Polling In Pics | PM Modi, chief ministers, and MPs cast their votes in presidential election

Around 4,800 MLAs and MPs will cast their votes till 5 pm for the presidential election. The NDA's presidential candidate is Droupadi Murmu whereas the Opposition candidate is Yashwant Sinha.

Presidential Election 2022 | A look at the process of electing the first citizen of India

The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college following the system of proportional representation. Ahead of the 15th presidential election, here’s a look at the election process.