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

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.

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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'
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.
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
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.
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