Presidential Election: Voting Begins, PM Modi Among First To Cast Vote In Parliament
The voting for the presidential election began on July 18, and PM Modi was among the first to cast his vote in the parliament. Polling to elect the 15th president of India began at around 10 am. The counting of votes will reportedly take place on July 21. NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu has been pitted against candidate nominated by joint opposition Yaswant Sinha.
Tags: Droupadi Murmu, Yaswant Sinha, presidential election, PM Modi, NDA
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Yaswant Sinha Thanks UPA For Nominating Him; Says, Will Stand With Farmers, Women, Youth If Elected
UPA Presidential Candidate Yaswant Sinha stated that, if elected, he will stand raise his voice for the farmers. Besides, will said he will also raise his voice for the youth, women, unemployed, and all the marginalised sections of the society. He thanked the opposition leaders for nominating him as the common candidate for the presidential election, which is scheduled to take place on July 18.
Tags: Yaswant Sinha, UPA, Presidential Candidate, presidential election, Droupadi Murmu
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NDA Presidential Candidate Droupadi Murmu Files Nomination Paper In Delhi
Tribal leader Droupadi Murmu filed nomination papers, as the presidential candidature of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA.) On June 24, Murmu filed a paper in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and NDA leaders. In addition, non-NDA like YSRCP, AIMIM and BJD leaders were also present during the nomination filing process at the Parliament building, Delhi. Murmu will be contesting against Yashwant… read-more
Tags: Presidential Elections, Droupadi Murmu, NDA, PM Modi, nomination filing
Courtesy: The Times of India
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Announces Support To NDA Candidate Droupadi Murmu
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh announced support to the National Democratic Alliance Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. The NDA's candidature falls in line with the emphasis his party has always given to the representation of the SC, ST, BC, and minority communities, said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in an official statement, released by the YSRCP, on June 24. Meanwhile, Yashwant Sinha has been nominated as the Opposition's … read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Presidential Elections, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Droupadi Murmu, Tribal Leader
Courtesy: The Hindu
Z+ Security Provided To NDA Presidential Candidate Droupadi Murmu
NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu (64) has been granted "Z+" security by the Central government. The security is provided by CRPF personnel, and commenced on June 22. The move has come a day after BJP announced Murmu as the NDA presidential candidate. Notably, if elected, Murmu will become the first tribal and the second woman to become the president of India.
Tags: Z+ Security, CRPF, NDA Presidential Candidate, Odisha, Droupadi Murmu
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