Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will JMM back NDA’s President election candidate Murmu?

Hindustan Times  

While the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is among 17 opposition parties that have fielded former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha for the Presidential poll, the Shibu Soren-led party is likely to review its decision and back NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu who is in line to become the first tribal to hold the top most constitutional post. Though Yashwant Sinha is also a Jharkhand leader, Murmu would be difficult to ignore, especially when parties like Biju Janata Dal have extended their support to Murmu, making it difficult for Sinha to pull a contest,” a senior JMM leader said on condition of anonymity. However, the decision is to be taken by the leadership,” a second party leader said, Asked about the party’s position on the matter, Hemant Soren said: “The names have just been announced. BJP legislature party leader Babulal Marandi, in a post on social media, urged Hemant Soren to support Murmu’s candidature.

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Top Events on November 28: Hemant Soren’s swearing-in, NDA meet to pick Maharashtra CM, Kejriwal case hearing, and more
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Top Events on November 28: Hemant Soren’s swearing-in, NDA meet to pick Maharashtra CM, Kejriwal case hearing, and more

Live Mint  

Jharkhand will witness Hemant Soren’s swearing-in as chief minister for a second term, while a crucial meeting in Delhi will decide who will head the Maharashtra’s government. Hemant Soren to be sworn in as Jharkhand CM JMM leader Hemant Soren will take the oath as Jharkhand’s chief minister today in Ranchi, marking his second consecutive term. Nepal’s foreign minister to …

Jharkhand: Stage set for outcome of battle of ballots
1 month ago

Jharkhand: Stage set for outcome of battle of ballots

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: The stage is set for the outcome of the "battle of ballots" on Saturday, as political leaders and parties anxiously await the results that will decide whether the BJP-led NDA or the JMM-led alliance will form the next government in Jharkhand. Other prominent leaders included Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress from Mahagama, Sita Soren from Jamtara, AJSU Party chief …

Gandey Assembly Election 2024: Can Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana beat BJP's Muniya Devi?
1 month ago

Gandey Assembly Election 2024: Can Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana beat BJP's Muniya Devi?

India TV News  

Gandey Assembly Election 2024: Gandey is one of the Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand which is a general seat. In the 2014 Assembly Elections, Jai Prakash Verma of the BJP won the seat and was polled 48,838 votes. Kalpana Soren VS Muniya Devi Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren of JMM, will be contesting this seat, where BJP's Muniya Devi is her …

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates

ABP News  

Jharkhand Election 2024: The first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand is set to take place on Wednesday, November 13, with a fierce contest between the National Democratic Alliance and the INDIA Bloc. Among them is former Chief Minister Champai Soren, who, after joining the BJP just a month after being ousted from the Chief Minister’s office, …

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren to form new political party
4 months ago

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren to form new political party

The Hindu  

Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of retirement and announced that he would form a new political party. In a social media post on Sunday, Mr. Champai said he had felt insulted by the JMM, while describing the events that led to his resignation as Chief Minister on …

Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana files nomination as JMM candidate for Gandey Assembly bypoll
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana files nomination as JMM candidate for Gandey Assembly bypoll

The Hindu  

Kalpana Murmu Soren, wife of jailed former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on Monday filed her nomination from Gandey Assembly seat as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha candidate for which the bypoll is scheduled on May 20 along with Lok Sabha polling for the fifth phase. Several senior leaders of alliance partners, including JMM leader and Chief Minister Champai Soren, Minister Basant Soren, …

Munugode by-election: Cong dumps Palvai Sravanthi’s candidature
2 years, 3 months ago

Munugode by-election: Cong dumps Palvai Sravanthi’s candidature

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The name of Palvai Sravanthi, daughter of party veteran Palvai Govardhan Reddy, who was considered as their best bet in Munugode, does not figure in the list of probables, The party leadership on Thursday zeroed in on two aspirants — journalist-turned-politician Palle Ravi and Ch Krishna Reddy. On Thursday, the process of selecting the candidates continued between TPCC chief …

Mayawati announces support for NDA's vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayawati announces support for NDA's vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar

Firstpost  

BJP had last month named former WB governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, a Jat leader from Rajasthan with socialist background, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Wednesday announced her party’s support for NDA’s vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar. Making the announcement on Twitter, she said, “Keeping in mind the larger public …

Backing Droupadi Murmu was a big dilemma for Hemant Soren, says Union Minister Arjun Munda
2 years, 4 months ago

Backing Droupadi Murmu was a big dilemma for Hemant Soren, says Union Minister Arjun Munda

Firstpost  

While refraining from saying more about Jharkhand CM Soren, the union tribal affairs minister said the decisions being made by the Modi government are to better the lives of those who have been neglected for years. New Delhi: Ever since the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha voted for Droupadi Murmu during her run for the President’s post while its coalition partner in …

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today

Live Mint  

Newly-elected President of India who hails from the tribal community and was a Jharkhand Governor, Droupadi Murmu is all set to take oath at the top constitutional position on Monday. Murmu will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Central Hall for the oath ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra …

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu’s victory in the Presidential polls on Thursday a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s commitment to “tribals’ rights and naari shakti”. I also thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for giving us opportunity to witness this historical moment.” Thousands of people from different tribes of Assam …

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Droupadi Murmu has become the …

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory

The Hindu  

The bonhomie between Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the presidential election has ended following the elevation of Droupadi Murmu to the highest office in India and the estranged allies are ready to slog it out for cornering political space in Odisha. It seems the regional party has pre-empted by deliberately pushing the narrative of ‘brother-sister’ relationship …

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President
2 years, 5 months ago

OPINION | The message of Droupadi Murmu’s election as President

India TV News  

It was a proud moment for India on Thursday when Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India. BJP President J P Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Dharmendra Pradhan went to Murmu’s residence to congratulate her on being elected President. Already, BJP has chalked out plans for celebrating Murmu’s …

President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition

Hindustan Times  

The results of the presidential election on Thursday -- NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu won easily, with 64.3% of the votes cast -- confirmed several theories about the state of the Opposition in the country from lack of a common cause to petty competitiveness, although some analysts and even opposition leaders believe the biggest problem was the lack of imagination in …

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President

The Hindu  

The election of Droupadi Murmu as India’s 15th President is rich in symbolism. In the 75th year of the country’s Independence, Ms. Murmu becomes the second woman to occupy the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the first member of a tribal community to do so. Ms. Murmu’s election is a milestone in the journey of tribal empowerment, though she is by no …

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu  

July 21, 2022 11:44 pm | Updated 11:46 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Opposition parties on Thursday congratulated NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India. As the custodian of the Constitution of India, we look forward to the protection and strengthening of our constitutional values and the character of secular, democratic Indian republic.” …

PM Modi, Amit Shah congratulate Droupadi Murmu on historic victory
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi, Amit Shah congratulate Droupadi Murmu on historic victory

The Hindu  

As it became clear by Thursday evening that Droupadi Murmu was all set to be elected to the office of the President of India, even before the results were announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Ms. Murmu’s Delhi residence to congratulate her. Prime Minister tweeted that “at a time when …

President-elect Droupadi Murmu's tally boosted by cross-voting | Here's list
2 years, 5 months ago

President-elect Droupadi Murmu's tally boosted by cross-voting | Here's list

Hindustan Times  

Over 120 MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of president-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. States which saw most cross-voting by MLAs Assam: 22 Madhya Pradesh: 19 Maharashtra: 16 Uttar Pradesh: 12 Gujarat: 10 Jharkhand: 10 Bihar: 6 Chhattisgarh: 6 Rajasthan 5 Goa 4 Murmu's tribal background appeared to have drawn …

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be elected to the position and the youngest as well. ‘India scripts victory’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to greet Ms. Murmu at her residence in New Delhi after the third round of counting showed that …

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity

Firstpost  

TMC, one of the largest Opposition parties in Parliament, said it was not consulted by the Congress before Alva was announced as the UPA’s vice president pick Heavy cross-voting amid a lack of Opposition unity paved the way for a big win for Droupadi Murmu on Thursday as she became the new President of the country, underscoring that the prospect …

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president
2 years, 5 months ago

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president

India Today  

Droupadi Murmu, the NDA’s presidential candidate, will be the new occupant of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu has crossed the 50 per cent mark at the end of the third round of counting to become the country’s first tribal and the second women president. 64-year-old Murmu, who found backers across party lines along her campaign trail, registered an easy win over …

PM Modi congratulates India’s 15th President Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi congratulates India’s 15th President Droupadi Murmu

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated President-elect Droupadi Murmu and said that she had become a symbol of hope for Indian society, especially for the poor and marginalised. “Elated by all of the support from my all political colleagues Ministers, MP's and MLA's from all -around India for choosing me to serve as the 15th President in the world's largest democratic …

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’
2 years, 5 months ago

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening visited BJP-led NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence to congratulate her soon after she emerged victorious in the Presidential election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is set to be the first tribal woman President of India, in New Delhi, Thursday, “Smt. "Up to this round, the cumulative total …

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll 2022 results: Droupadi Murmu scripts history, becomes India's first tribal woman president

Firstpost  

Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the 15th president of India. She will succeed Ram Nath Kovind whose term ends on 24 July New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu on Thursday scripted history by being elected as India’s first tribal woman president. Nominated by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Murmu defeated joint Opposition candidate former Union minister Yashwant Sinha to …

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz

The Hindu  

The tribal heartland in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Thursday erupted into frenzied celebrations as National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu registered an impressive victory to become the 15th President of India. In every corner of Odisha, leaders and people congratulated each other and offered sweets, elated at Ms. Murmu, the first tribal woman and daughter of the soil, becoming …

Droupadi Murmu's hometown ready for celebration as India gets its 15th President today. Top updates
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu's hometown ready for celebration as India gets its 15th President today. Top updates

Hindustan Times  

As India will get its 15th President on Thursday, Odisha's Rairangpur, the native place of NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, began preparations anticipating Murmu's victory in the contest against Yashwant Sinha. "We are preparing 20,000 laddus and have put up 100 banners congratulating Murmu, who has her house in our town," local BJP leader Tapan Mahanta said. Yashwant Sinha, a …

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign
2 years, 5 months ago

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign

India Today  

The mandate to choose the country's 15th president is locked, with elected representatives of Parliament and state assemblies casting their votes, the results of which will be known by July 21. But more than managing the numbers, the BJP’s extensive campaign to get India its first tribal woman president has provided the party an opportunity to earn brownie points with …

Droupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha: Congress-SP-NCP MLAs cross-vote in favour of NDA candidate
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha: Congress-SP-NCP MLAs cross-vote in favour of NDA candidate

India Today  

As voting to elect the 15th President of India is underway at Parliament House and the state legislative assemblies, several MLAs of Congress, Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party reportedly cross-voted on Monday for NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu. Cross-voting was reported from the Samajwadi Party's camp in Uttar Pradesh, the NCP in Gujarat, and Congress in Odisha and Assam. …

Highlights: Voting for Prez polls ends, Oppn's focus now Vice President post
2 years, 5 months ago

Highlights: Voting for Prez polls ends, Oppn's focus now Vice President post

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission Monday said over 99 per cent of the total 4,796 electors cast their votes in presidential poll, while 10 states and the Union Territory of Puducherry recorded a turnout of 100 per cent. The election was concluded successfully in a free, fair and transparent manner at the Parliament House and at 30 centres within State Legislative Assemblies …

President polls 2022: Droupadi Murmu to meet BJP MLAs in Ahmedabad on 17 July
2 years, 5 months ago

President polls 2022: Droupadi Murmu to meet BJP MLAs in Ahmedabad on 17 July

Firstpost  

Opposition nominee for the Presidential polls, Yashwant Sinha, visited Gujarat on 8 July to seek the support of Congress MLAs Ahmedabad: The National Democratic Alliance presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu will meet Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in Ahmedabad on Sunday during her visit to Gujarat, party’s chief whip Pankaj Desai said. Earlier, Murmu’s scheduled visit to Gujarat last Wednesday was postponed …

Yashwant Sinha meets Hemant Soren days after JMM vows to back Droupadi Murmu for President
2 years, 5 months ago

Yashwant Sinha meets Hemant Soren days after JMM vows to back Droupadi Murmu for President

Hindustan Times  

Opposition camp's presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said democracy stands “ruined” in India, while reiterating that the polls for the country's highest constitutional role should not be made about a question of identity but a fight for ideology. Opposition's presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha meets JMM executive president and Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Saturday. I …

Congress ally JMM, other parties back Droupadi Murmu for President
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress ally JMM, other parties back Droupadi Murmu for President

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, on Thursday, became the latest non-National Democratic Alliance’s -party to announce its support for presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. JMM being an ally of the Indian National Congress, extended its support to the presidential candidate after she visited Jharkhand seeking the party’s support. Likewise, Punjab’s Shiromani Akali Dal, having two MPs in the Lok Sabha and three MLAs …

Maha CM Eknath Shinde assures support to Droupadi Murmu: ‘We work for tribals…’
2 years, 5 months ago

Maha CM Eknath Shinde assures support to Droupadi Murmu: ‘We work for tribals…’

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday assured his support to NDA presidential election candidate Droupadi Murmu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde “In this election, we will break all records and everyone will vote for Droupadi Murmu under Prime Minister Modi's guidance,” he added. The former Jharkhand governor is contesting the presidential elections against the opposition's joint presidential candidate and former …

With Droupadi Murmu’s presidential nomination, great expectations on the ground
2 years, 5 months ago

With Droupadi Murmu’s presidential nomination, great expectations on the ground

The Hindu  

On July 1, Pahadpur, a nondescript village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, looked decked out for a festival. Not a ‘rubber stamp’ As a former Governor of Jharkhand, Ms. Murmu has played a significant role in preventing the dilution of tribal land laws. Ever since June 21, when BJP chief J.P. Nadda announced Ms. Murmu as NDA’s Presidential candidate, many tribal …

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition

Firstpost  

The Opposition’s unity has come undone with the Shiv Sena backing Droupadi Murmu for the upcoming 18 July Presidential elections. The JD in Karnataka and Jharkhand’s JMM have also hinted their support for her Droupadi Murmu’s candidacy for President is proving to be an inspired choice for the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the last week of June, BSP chief Mayawati …

President election: JMM announces support for Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

President election: JMM announces support for Droupadi Murmu

India TV News  

President election 2022: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren said his party will support NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu in July 18 presidential election. "You are aware that Droupadi Murmu, former governor of Jharkhand and a tribal woman, is the candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The chief minister had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other NDA leaders …

'Always said Murmu is a good woman...': Cong leader on 'evil philosophy' comment
2 years, 5 months ago

'Always said Murmu is a good woman...': Cong leader on 'evil philosophy' comment

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar on Wednesday evening sought to clarify his comments about Droupadi Murmu - the presidential candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling National Democratic Alliance. Kumar accused Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT cell boss, of sending a 'doctored video' that 'misrepresented' his morning remarks about Droupadi Murmu. READ | ‘Very evil philosophy’: Congress leader on Murmu as …

President polls 2022: NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu to visit Goa tomorrow
2 years, 5 months ago

President polls 2022: NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu to visit Goa tomorrow

Firstpost  

The Opposition has fielded Yashwant Sinha against Murmu in the Presidential elections scheduled on 18 July Panaji: National Democratic Alliance’s Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu will meet MLAs and MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa on Thursday, a party leader said. Murmu will arrive in Panaji on Thursday morning, BJP Goa unit president Sadanand Tanavade said on Wednesday. Sources …

President election: Uddhav Thackeray may extend support to Droupadi Murmu, NDA's candidate, say sources
2 years, 5 months ago

President election: Uddhav Thackeray may extend support to Droupadi Murmu, NDA's candidate, say sources

India TV News  

President election: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had agreed to support Droupadi Murmu, the nominee of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. Some Shiv Sena MPs had earlier asked the party leadership to support Droupadi Murmu, NDA's pick for President race. Last week, Sena MPs Rahul Shewale and Rajendra Gavit had written to Thackeray and sought that the party back Droupadi …

Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing
2 years, 5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on July 11 evening. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee on July 1 had softened her stand on the NDA candidate, saying that if she was aware of Ms. Murmu’s candidature earlier, things would have been different. The Trinamool chairperson who played a key role in getting …

Droupadi Murmu gets warm welcome in Bengaluru by CM, meets Deve Gowda
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu gets warm welcome in Bengaluru by CM, meets Deve Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Droupadi Murmu, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate, on Sunday arrived in Bengaluru city to meet former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and seek support from the JD - Janata Dal - for the presidential election set for July 18. Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu with Karnataka leaders CM Bommai, former PM Deve Gowda and former CM HD Kumaraswamy in …

Can Droupadi Murmu push the envelope as the presidential candidate of the BJP?
2 years, 5 months ago

Can Droupadi Murmu push the envelope as the presidential candidate of the BJP?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 10, 2022 18:00 IST The nomination of Droupadi Murmu as the NDA candidate for the office of the President is, quite simply, a master stroke. Across the world this politics of naming has resulted in ‘tribal’ being replaced by ‘indigenous people’ or ‘first nations’ or ‘aborigines’. In this politics of naming, the constitutional category of ‘Scheduled Tribe’ …

Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Droupadi Murmu in Assam, to meet NDA MPs and MLAs
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Droupadi Murmu in Assam, to meet NDA MPs and MLAs

The Hindu  

NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to meet MPs and legislators of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies -- the Asom Gana Parishad and the United Peoples' Party Liberal -- on Wednesday to seek support for the July 18 polls. Accompanied by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ms. Murmu, who arrived in Guwahati late on Tuesday night, …

Droupadi Murmu meets NDA lawmakers in Bihar to seek support
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu meets NDA lawmakers in Bihar to seek support

The Hindu  

NDA’s Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu visited Patna on Tuesday and interacted with lawmakers of the ruling alliance, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to seek their support. Earlier, Mr. Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Trakishore Prasad and Renu Devi, State BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Ministers Nityanand Rai and Pashupati Kumar Paras and Lok Janshakti Party …

Presidential poll: Murmu calls on Sorens, seeks support
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll: Murmu calls on Sorens, seeks support

Hindustan Times  

The presidential candidate of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday called on JMM president Shibu Soren and his son and chief minister Hemant Soren, seeking their support in the election for the top constitutional post in the country. “The presidential candidate today met party president Shibu Soren and appealed for the party’s support in election,” the JMM …

What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?
2 years, 5 months ago

What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?

India Today  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, one of the most prominent leaders of the Opposition, dropped a bombshell on July 1. Had BJP the divulged that former Jharkhand governor Draupadi Murmu would be their presidential nominee before, Mamata said, she would have supported her wholeheartedly, as she was a tribal woman representing a minority section. The Congress, which had in …

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee
2 years, 5 months ago

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee

The Hindu  

Former BJP alliance partner, the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Friday announced support for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. In a statement, the party said the Akali Dal accepted Ms. Murmu’s appeal for support in the forthcoming election “as she symbolises the cause of minorities, the exploited and backward classes as well as the dignity of women. The Akali Dal had …

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Shiromani Akali Dal, a former alliance partner of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Janata Dal on Friday announced to support National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu for the presidential elections. This came after SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former prime minister and Janata Dal leader H D Deve Gowda had a conversation with BJP …

BJP's Former Ally SAD to Back Droupadi Murmu in Presidential Elections
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP's Former Ally SAD to Back Droupadi Murmu in Presidential Elections

News 18  

The BJP's former ally Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday said it will support NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu in the presidential elections. The decision was taken by the party a day after BJP president J P Nadda reached out to SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal to seek support for Murmu. Addressing the media here, Badal said, "We have unanimously decided to …

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