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Presidential Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Anup Pandey sign Droupadi Murmu's certificate of election

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 22, 2022, 23:08:26 IST

Presidential Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Anup Pandey sign Droupadi Murmu's certificate of election

The NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Thursday crossed the crucial 50 per cent mark after the third round of counting to emerge victorious in the poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha. Stay with TOI for all updates --

00:37 (IST) Jul 22

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi congratulated President-elect Droupadi Murmu. She said that she look forward to meeting her soon as well.

23:24 (IST) Jul 21

Your role in giving voice to hopes & aspirations of people is exemplary, tweets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

भारत की नवनिर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी से भेंट कर उन्हें नए दायित्व के लिए बधाई और शुभकामनाएं दीं। https://t.co/WSzCBbNW2e
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) 1658423313000

23:14 (IST) Jul 21

Grassroot politician to first citizen, President Kovind set to bid adieu to Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Ram Nath Kovind, who rose from being a grassroots level politician to becoming the country's first citizen, has long been an advocate of egalitarianism and integrity in the society.

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23:02 (IST) Jul 21

Droupadi Murmu's tally boosted by cross-voting from Opposition members

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday.

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22:52 (IST) Jul 21

As Murmu wins Presidential Election, Delhi BJP hosts 'Abhinandan Yatra'

Waving tricolours and jubilating to the sound of 'dhol-nagadas', a large number of BJP supporters flooded the streets in the heart of Delhi, as the NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Thursday emerged victorious in the keenly-watched poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha. An 'Abhinandan Yatra' was taken out from its Delhi unit office at 14, Pant Marg, as scores of men and women from the party cadres marched to the Rajpath, with some chanting slogans and raising placards bearing images of Murmu and the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

22:34 (IST) Jul 21

Round-wise votes in Presidential polls

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22:28 (IST) Jul 21

Droupadi Murmu becomes first tribal President of India: Who said what

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22:05 (IST) Jul 21

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.

21:59 (IST) Jul 21

Mamata congratulates Murmu

I would like to congratulate Hon'ble Presidential Elect Smt Draupadi Murmu. The country will sincerely look up to… https://t.co/301dtZtf8u
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 1658414173000

21:57 (IST) Jul 21

1,877 first preference votes were secured by Yashwant Sinha - value 3,80,177. As 1st preference votes secured by Droupadi Murmu were greater than the requisite quota, I in my capacity as Returning Officer declare that she has been elected to office of President of India: PC Mody

21:47 (IST) Jul 21

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

21:46 (IST) Jul 21

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. Droupadi Murmu secured 2824 first preference votes-value of which is 6,76,803: Secretary General, Rajya Sabha

21:40 (IST) Jul 21

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the residence of NDA's Droupadi Murmu in Delhi to congratulate her on being declared the President of India.

21:32 (IST) Jul 21

Home minister Amit Shah congratulates Droupadi Murmu for her election as President of India, says it is moment of great pride for country

21:18 (IST) Jul 21

Rahul Gandhi congratulated Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.

Congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1658415228000

21:15 (IST) Jul 21

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

21:10 (IST) Jul 21

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates Murmu's victory

Celebrations began in tribal-dominated Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday evening as NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the next president of India. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the people of the state feel proud in celebrating the momentous occasion. Terming it historic, he said the country would progress under Murmu's able guidance.

21:09 (IST) Jul 21

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21:06 (IST) Jul 21

Very proud moment for Odisha: Naveen Patnaik on Murmu's prez poll victory

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated Droupadi Murmu on Thursday for emerging victorious in the presidential poll, saying it was a very proud moment for everyone in Odisha Patnaik said Murmu's journey from a humble beginning to becoming the first citizen of the country was an inspiring and a shining example of women's empowerment.

21:05 (IST) Jul 21

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday congratulated NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu for emerging victorious in the Presidential election.