Page 3 - Indian Presidential Election

How is the President of India elected?

In the race to Rashtrapati Bhavan, NDA nominee Draupadi Murmu is has an edge over opposition's Yashwant Sinha due to majority support in the electoral-college. But how does India elect its President?

Explained: Can Droupadi Murmu help bridge Mayurbhanj's development gap?

Education, healthcare, access to basic facilities are lower than national average

For Santhals, tribe at cusp of change, Droupadi Murmu is reason for pride

That is a lot of heft for a community that makes up about 7 million people and less than 10 per cent of all the tribes in India

On her own: Droupadi Murmu, president candidate with no political lineage

Possibly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw a reflection of himself - she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

Presidential poll: Droupadi Murmu likely to file nomination on June 24

A presidential candidate requires a set of 50 proposers and 50 seconders for his or her nomination. At least four sets of nominations may be filed in Murmu's support, BJP sources said.

Yashwant Sinha is Opposition consensus candidate for presidential election

The BJP has enough votes to elect its candidate but has not named a person yet.

VP Naidu as next president? Shah, Singh, Nadda meeting with him sparks buzz

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday met Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu ahead of a crucial party meeting on the presidential elections

AIMIM to attend opposition meeting on presidential poll candidate

The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM will attend the opposition meeting called by NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Tuesday to discuss the candidate for the presidential election. Several other parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal and YSR Congress are likely to skip the meeting. This will be the second such meeting of the opposition parties. On June 15, TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had called a meeting to discuss the candidate for the July 18 presidential poll, which was attended by 17 parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Left parties, and Shiv Sena among others. The AIMIM did not participate in the meeting. "On the instruction of our party president Asaduddin Owaisi, I will represent the AIMIM in tomorrow's opposition meeting," party MP Imtiaz Jaleel told PTI.

Big shoes to step into: Looking back on President Ram Nath Kovind's legacy

Take a look at the portfolio of the President of India and the legacy he leaves his successor who will be elected on July 18 in an elaborate election, for which the process is currently underway

Banerjee to host Opposition meeting on Wed to discuss presidential polls

At least three Congress leaders will attend conclave but their party will have little say in making strategy

Presidential polls: Yechury says NCP chief said no to being Oppn nominee

Pawar met Yechury, CPI general secretary D Raja, and NCP leaders Praful Patel and P C Chacko in Delhi and conveyed to them his decision to not contest the election.

Modi lauds Bommai for his strategy, acumen on winning 3 Rajya Sabha seats

PM Narendra Modi has lauded CM Basavaraj Bommai for his political strategy and acumen which helped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in winning three seats in the Rajya Sabha election in the state.

Ahead of President election, Rajya Sabha poll result boost for BJP

The Rajya Sabha elections have again highlighted dissension and lack of cohesion in the opposition ranks from Maharashtra to Karnataka and Haryana.

Sonia calls for talks with parties for Presidential poll candidate: Kharge

Following her direction, Kharge, who is Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, called on NCP chief Sharad Pawar here to discuss the issue.

Presidential polls: Candidate must have 50 MPs, MLAs as proposers

Setting in motion the process for the 16th presidential election, the Election Commission on Thursday said anyone desiring to contest would need 50 electors as proposers and 50 others as seconders

BJP vs who? The contest for India's First Citizen, and what it entails

The electoral college for the presidential election comprises MPs from both Houses of Parliament and MLAs from all Assemblies

BJP gears up for presidential election, Dharmendra Pradhan meets Nitish

The BJP is gearing up for presidential election and has begun reaching out to its allies amid indications that the opposition will field a joint candidate for the post.

Presidential polls: Sena to propose Swaminathan's name to Amit Shah

Mohan Bhagwat recently said he is not interested in the post

Presidential polls 2017: Rajnath Singh, Venkaiah Naidu meet Sonia Gandhi

As Pranab Mukherjee's term comes to an end on July 24, Presidential election will be held on July 17

Presidential polls: Murmu, Gopal Krishna Gandhi key names in fray so far

Election will be held on July 17 and votes counted on July 20, 5 days before Mukherjee's term ends