Presidential Election Results 2022 updates: Murmu declared winner, secures 64% of votes against Sinha’s 36%

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Friday, July 22, 2022, 1:10 [IST]

New Delhi, July 21: Droupadi Murmu, a tribal BJP leader and former Jharkhand Governor, has been elected as the 15th President of India, defeating Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha. Droupadi Murmu secured a comfortable win, succeeding incumbent President Ram Nath Kovind.

Droupadi Murmu is the second woman to occupy the top post in the country.

Presidential Election 2022 voting live: Draupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha — Draupadi Murmu (L) and Yashwant Sinha (R)

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Jul 22, 2022, 1:10 AM IST

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Jul 21, 2022, 11:09 PM IST

Droupadi Murmu declared winner of 16th presidential election as counting of votes concludes. Murmu got 64 per cent of votes in presidential poll against Yashwant Sinha's 36 per cent.

Jul 21, 2022, 10:46 PM IST

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.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:45 PM IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art hails 'People's President'

Heartiest Congratulations to the ‘Daughter of Odisha’ on this thumping victory and elevation to the Raisina Hills.
Smt. #DroupadiMurmu has been elected as the 15th President of India.
My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha pic.twitter.com/nwfimlDpIi
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) July 21, 2022

Jul 21, 2022, 9:43 PM IST

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 in Delhi

Jul 21, 2022, 9:43 PM IST

BSP chief Mayawati congratulates Murmu on being elected the President of the country.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:42 PM IST

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates Murmu* on being elected as the new President of the country.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:42 PM IST

An atmosphere of excitement has arisen amongst tribal community, women & all weaker sections of society. We had never thought that our sister will sit on the highest constitutional position: MoS Tribal Affairs Renuukaa Sinngh on Murmu being elected as country's President

Jul 21, 2022, 9:42 PM IST

'Modi hai toh mumkin hai', so this dream has become a reality because of PM Modi Ji. I congratulate & wish the best to Murmu & hope the country flourishes in her tenure: MoS Tribal Affairs Renuukaa Sinngh

Jul 21, 2022, 9:42 PM IST

Today will be a day to be written in gold in country's history. I extend my heartiest congrats to Murmu. PM Modi has uplifted the country & our tribal communities. Every section of the country feels the presence of inclusivity & opportunities: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Jul 21, 2022, 9:41 PM IST

This new history will speed up India's progress, in political, social, economic & all other aspects. The whole country has celebrated her win today. PM Modi has delivered a message which will be remembered for years to come. Murmu will rewrite history: Piyush Goyal

Jul 21, 2022, 9:41 PM IST

NDA's Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu officially declared as the President of the country

Jul 21, 2022, 9:15 PM IST

EAM Dr S Jaishankar tweets that NDA's Presidential candidate "Droupadi Murmu’s election as the 15th President is a statement of an authentic and inclusive India."

Jul 21, 2022, 9:15 PM IST

Jana Sena president and actor K Pawan Kalyan also congratulated Murmu. “Starting her career as a teacher, she rose to become the President of the country. Her political journey is an inspiration and her services to the downtrodden sections of the society are praiseworthy,” Kalyan said in a statement.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:15 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Droupadi Murmu on her resounding victory in the presidential election.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:06 PM IST

Union HM Amit Shah congratulates NDA's Murmu on being elected as the President of India; thanks "NDA allies, other political parties & independent representatives for voting in favour," of her. He further added, "I am sure her tenure will make the country more proud."

Jul 21, 2022, 9:06 PM IST

Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba congratulates Draupadi Murmu on being elected as the President of India. "I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between Nepal & India will see newer heights in the days ahead," he tweets.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:05 PM IST

Watch: BJP national president JP Nadda greets and congratulates Draupadi Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country, at her residence in Delhi.

#WATCH | BJP national president JP Nadda greets and congratulates #DroupadiMurmu on being elected as the new President of the country, at her residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/jPMWu370lQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022

Jul 21, 2022, 9:04 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extends greetings to the new President of the country, Draupadi Murmu and congratulates her on her election.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:03 PM IST

Uttarakhand | A tribal person with simple and humble beginnings is getting the honour of becoming the President of India. The election of Droupadi Murmu has further bolstered the faith of the public in democracy and the Constitution: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Jul 21, 2022, 9:03 PM IST

It's a great & historic moment as the President's post will now be held by a tribal woman. It's something that was inconceivable many years ago...I'd like to thank all who voted for our President Draupadi Murmu, PM and other leaders who made this possible: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Jul 21, 2022, 9:01 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulates Draupadi Murmu on being elected the President of India "Today she has been elected to the highest Constitutional post in the country. This is India's speciality. I extend heartiest congratulations to her..," he says.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:01 PM IST

BJP leader Sambit Patra dances and celebrates with the locals in Jasuapur village in Pipili, Odisha as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu gets elected as the new President of India.

Jul 21, 2022, 9:00 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates

Jul 21, 2022, 9:00 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulates NDA's Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of the country.

Jul 21, 2022, 8:59 PM IST

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country.

Jul 21, 2022, 8:59 PM IST

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates Drauapdi Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country.

Jul 21, 2022, 8:58 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi tries her hands on a drum, after NDA's candidate Draupadi Murmu got elected as the President of India

#WATCH | Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi tries her hands on a drum, after NDA's candidate #DroupadiMurmu got elected as the President of India pic.twitter.com/lAjLeU2Cj7
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022

Jul 21, 2022, 8:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and congratulates Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country. BJP national president JP Nadda is also present.

Jul 21, 2022, 8:57 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states that NDA's #DroupadiMurmu "polled 104 votes compared to NDA’s original strength of 79 in the 126 member Assam Assembly. 2 absent," after she was elected as the President of India.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:13 am IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee now has over 6.67 lakh votes after the support of various regional parties, out of a total of 10,86,431 votes. The electoral college which elects the President through the system of proportional representation comprises elected MPs and members of state legislative assemblies.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:20 am IST

Nominated MPs and MLAs, and members of legislative councils are not entitled to vote in this election. The system of secret ballot is followed and parties cannot issue whip to their MPs and MLAs with regard to voting.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:23 am IST

The value of the vote of a member of Parliament has gone down to 700 from 708 in this presidential poll due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The value of vote of an MLA varies in different states. In Uttar Pradesh, the value of vote of each MLA stands at 208, followed by 176 in Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:39 am IST

In Maharashtra, it is 175. In Sikkim, the value of vote per MLA is seven, while it is nine in Nagaland and eight in Mizoram. Before naming Sinha, a former Union minister and a BJP leader, the opposition camp had approached Gopalkrishna Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and a former governor of West Bengal, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah to contest the poll.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:43 am IST

The EVMs are based on a technology where they work as aggregator of votes in direct elections such as the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. According to Election Commission's directions, while MPs will get a green-coloured ballot paper, the MLAs will get a pink ballot paper to cast vote. Separate colours help the returning officer ascertain the value of vote of each MLA and MP. Seeking to maintain secrecy of voting, the EC has issued a specially designed pen with violet ink to enable voters mark their ballot papers in the presidential poll.

Jul 18, 2022, 12:46 am IST

After their refusal to be part of the electoral battle, Sinha, then the Trinamool Congress vice president, was named as the Opposition's candidate. The election of the President is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote. In accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote, every elector can mark as many preferences, as there are candidates contesting the election.

Jul 18, 2022, 7:38 am IST

As elected lawmakers from across the country gear up for voting in the presidential poll on Monday, those from Uttar Pradesh will have the maximum vote value among MLAs, while the vote value of those from Sikkim is the lowest.

Jul 18, 2022, 7:40 am IST

Several Opposition parties are divided on whether to vote for Draupadi Murmu. The AAP has said it would back Sinha.

Jul 18, 2022, 7:50 am IST

The vote value of each of the 403 MLAs of Uttar Pradesh is 208, which pegs the cumulative value at 83,824.

Jul 18, 2022, 7:59 am IST

The election will be held on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:04 am IST

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday urged opposition parties to support the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar as he cited the West Bengal governor’s humble background to seek backing from all parties.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:07 am IST

Both factions of the Shiv Sena whose split and the subsequent collapse of the Maharashtra government dominated headlines for weeks are also expected to support Murmu.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:09 am IST

Murmu has also been assured of support by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:17 am IST

The President is elected by the members of the Electoral College, comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament and legislative assemblies of all states as well as the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:24 am IST

BJP MLAs in Kolkata are on their way to the Assembly for voting in the Presidential polls.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:33 am IST

Voting for the Presidential Election will be held from 10 am to 5 pm today.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:36 am IST

Opposition parties' Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Thursday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in horse trading in the election for the country's highest constitutional post and sought a probe into it.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:38 am IST

He claimed that the saffron party was carrying out 'Operation Kamal', under which it was allegedly offering "huge money to non-BJP MLAs" to ensure its presidential candidate's win as it is afraid of the outcome of a free and fair election.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:43 am IST

Out of the 4,759 MPs/MLAs analysed, 2,030(43%) members have declared criminal cases against themselves in a self-sworn affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) before their most recent elections.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:51 am IST

236 (44 per cent) out of 542 Lok Sabha MPs, 71(31 per cent) out of 226 Rajya Sabha MPs and 1,723(43 per cent) out of 3,991 MLAs analysed have declared criminal cases against themselves.

Jul 18, 2022, 8:59 am IST

Out of the 4,759 MPs/MLAs analysed, 1,316(28 per cent) members have declared serious criminal cases against themselves in a self-sworn affidavit filed with the ECI before their most recent elections. 157 (29 per cent) out of 542 Lok Sabha MPs, 37(16 per cent) out of 226 Rajya Sabha MPs and 1,122 (28 per cent) out of 3,991 MLAs analysed have declared serious criminal cases against themselves.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:12 am IST

Based on the number of votes that these tainted MPs/MLAs are entitled to cast, a total of 47,2477 votes (44 per cent) out of 10,74,364 votes analysed are of MPs/MLAs who have declared criminal cases against themselves.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:21 am IST

3,843 (81 per cent) out of 4,759 MPs/ MLAs analysed are crorepatis as per their self-sworn affidavits submitted to the ECI at the time of nomination for contesting elections.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:31 am IST

477 (88 per cent) out of 542 Lok Sabha MPs, 197(87 per cent) out of 226 Rajya Sabha MPs and 3161 (79 per cent) out of 3,991 MLAs analysed are crorepatis.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:38 am IST

Out of the 4,759 MPs/MLAs who are entitled to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election, only 477(10 per cent) are women.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:44 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the start of Monsoon Session of Parliament

Speaking at the start of Monsoon Session of Parliament. https://t.co/IvcDcLfWLK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 18, 2022

Jul 18, 2022, 9:46 am IST

PM Modi urges lawmakers for cooperation for a "fruitful" monsoon session of parliament.

Jul 18, 2022, 9:54 am IST

We always want Parliament to be a place for dialogue, says PM Modi ahead of the Monsoon Session

Jul 18, 2022, 9:55 am IST

This Session is also important because elections for the office of President & Vice President are taking place right now. Voting (for the Presidential election) is taking place today. During this period, the new President and Vice President will begin guiding the nation: PM Modi

Jul 18, 2022, 9:56 am IST

This period is very important. It is the period of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. There is a special significance of 15th Aug & coming 25 yrs - when nation would celebrate 100 yrs of independence, would be the time to make a resolution to decide our journey and the new heights we scale: PM Modi