Won't join any other party, will remain independent: Yashwant Sinha after losing presidential polls to Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Won't join any other party, will remain independent: Yashwant Sinha after losing presidential polls to Droupadi Murmu

Firstpost  

Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha said that nobody from Trinamool Congress has spoken to him and he has not been in contact with any of the leaders of the party on a personal basis Kolkata: Will not join any other party and will remain independent, Yashwant Sinha, who lost the presidential election 2022 to Droupadi Murmu, said. Yashwant Sinha, 84, who had recently quit as Trinamool Congress national vice-president ahead of the presidential poll, told PTI: “I have to see what role I will play, how active I will be. Sinha, a bitter critic of the BJP, had joined the TMC in March 2021, days ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls. NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu, who won the presidential poll, took oath as the 15th President of India on Monday.

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Trinamul Congress Announces Candidates for July 10 Bypoll
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamul Congress Announces Candidates for July 10 Bypoll

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Trinamul Congress on Friday announced the names of four candidates in a mixed bag of old and new faces for the assembly bypoll in West Bengal to be held on July 10. The TMC supremo however did not give a second chance to another BJP turncoat Biswajit Das, who had also resigned as an MLA to contest the parliamentary …

Election results 2024: Will play our part in choosing non-BJP, non-NDA PM candidate: Owaisi
7 months ago

Election results 2024: Will play our part in choosing non-BJP, non-NDA PM candidate: Owaisi

The Hindu  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen ‘s Asaduddin Owaisi, who registered his fifth consecutive win from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, said that his party would play its part in a scenario that involves a “non-BJP, non-NDA” prime ministerial candidate. “If the situation so arises that Narendra Modi does not become Prime Minister for a third term, and if we are needed, we …

BJP MP Jayant Sinha not to contest Lok Sabha polls
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP MP Jayant Sinha not to contest Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

BJP MP Jayant Sinha on Saturday said he has requested the party president J.P. Nadda to relieve him from direct electoral duties, joining the list of party leaders not contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a post on social media platform X, the MP from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh said he will continue to work with the party on economic and …

Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata
1 year, 4 months ago

Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress on September 8 won the bye-election to the Dhupguri Assembly seat in West Bengal, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 4,309 votes. Bengal has shown its… — Mamata Banerjee September 8, 2023 Terming it a “historic election”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “This is a big victory not just for north Bengal, …

Unhappy Uma Bharti reacts after not being invited to BJP's mega yatra in Bhopal
1 year, 4 months ago

Unhappy Uma Bharti reacts after not being invited to BJP's mega yatra in Bhopal

Hindustan Times  

Uma Bharti, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, has expressed her disappointment on not being invited by the party for its ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’, flagged off by BJP national president JP Nadda in Bhopal. “Maybe they are nervous that if I am there, then entire public attention will be on me,” the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister told reporters on Sunday …

'My stand is clear..': RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary on rumours of joining NDA
1 year, 6 months ago

'My stand is clear..': RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary on rumours of joining NDA

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary on Monday refuted the claims of joining Bharatiya Janata Party- led National Democratic Alliance and made his stand clear of not joining the alliance. My stand is clear.” Union minister and Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra-like situation could erupt in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, as there is …

Exits of Congress veterans Azad, Kapil Sibal leave G-23 in disarray
2 years, 4 months ago

Exits of Congress veterans Azad, Kapil Sibal leave G-23 in disarray

Firstpost  

The G-23, the members of which were ridiculed by the party loyalists after their letter became public on August 24, 2020, has virtually disintegrated over time with the resignations of Azad and Kapil Sibal, seen as the prime movers of the initiative. New Delhi: Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation from the Congress on Friday marked the most high-profile exit of one …

Mayawati announces support for NDA's vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar
2 years, 5 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 …

I will not join any other political party: Yashwant Sinha
2 years, 5 months ago

I will not join any other political party: Yashwant Sinha

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha, who recently lost the presidential poll as an opposition candidate, on Tuesday said he will not join any other political party and remain “independent”. Sinha, 84, also said he is yet to decide on what role he wants to play in public life going ahead. “I will remain independent and will not join any other …

'Will not join any other political party', says Yashwant Sinha after losing President Election 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

'Will not join any other political party', says Yashwant Sinha after losing President Election 2022

India TV News  

Highlights I will remain independent and will not join any other party: Yashwant Sinha Asked if he is in touch with the TMC leadership, Sinha replied in the negative Yashwant Sinha had quit the saffron party in 2018 Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha, who recently lost the presidential poll as an opposition candidate, on Tuesday said he will not join …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

'Her record victory augurs...': PM Modi, others congratulate president-elect Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

'Her record victory augurs...': PM Modi, others congratulate president-elect Droupadi Murmu

Hindustan Times  

Soon after Droupadi Murmu emerged victorious in the Presidential election, defeating opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, congratulatory tweets poured in on social media. Leading the greetings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked all the MPs and MLAs who extended their support to Murmu and said “her record victory augurs well for our democracy”. Conceding the defeat, Sinha also tweeted, "I join my …

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Droupadi Murmu: ‘Hope she functions without fear’
2 years, 5 months ago

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Droupadi Murmu: ‘Hope she functions without fear’

Hindustan Times  

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha conceded defeat and congratulated NDA's Droupadi Murmu on crossing the halfway mark in the presidential election, the results for which are being announced on Thursday. "I join my fellow citizens in congratulating Smt Droupadi Murmu on her victory in the Presidential Election 2022," he wrote on Twitter. I accepted the offer of Opposition parties solely guided …

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 …

Trinamool Congress to abstain from voting in vice presidential polls
2 years, 5 months ago

Trinamool Congress to abstain from voting in vice presidential polls

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress has decided to abstain from voting in the vice presidential elections as it does not agree with the way the Opposition candidate was decided without keeping the party in the loop. NDA has fielded former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its candidate for the vice presidential election, while the Opposition parties have fielded former Rajasthan governor …

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 …

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Draupadi Murmu, lists two ways in which 'election helped Indian democracy'
2 years, 5 months ago

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Draupadi Murmu, lists two ways in which 'election helped Indian democracy'

India TV News  

Highlights Joint Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha conceded his defeat He said that despite the outcome of the election, it benefited Indian democracy in 2 important ways NDA's presidential candidate Murmu crossed 50% mark after 3rd round of counting to emerge victorious Joint Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha, who was defeated by the NDA's candidate on Thursday congratulated India's new …

Presidential poll 2022 results to be announced on 21 July: Know where to get live updates, counting details
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential poll 2022 results to be announced on 21 July: Know where to get live updates, counting details

Firstpost  

The ruling BJP-led NDA nominated former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu while the joint Opposition fielded former Union minister Yashwant Sinha New Delhi: The results of the presidential elections will be announced on 21 July. The ruling BJP-led NDA nominated former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu while the joint Opposition fielded former Union minister Yashwant Sinha. ****** Must read on the presidential …

Presidential election marred by cross-voting charges
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential election marred by cross-voting charges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid claims and speculation over cross-voting, legislators across the country on Monday voted to elect the 16th President of India. “I am a Congress MLA but I have voted for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. However, Chhattisgarh Mahila Congress in-charge Danasari Anasuya cleared air on cross-voting: “Wrong speculation is being aired about my presidential election vote. I voted …

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 …

Presidential polls : Droupadi Murmu has easy edge over Yashwant Sinha| Top 10
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential polls : Droupadi Murmu has easy edge over Yashwant Sinha| Top 10

Hindustan Times  

India’s 15th president is set to be elected on Monday, and Droupadi Murmu, backed by the ruling National Democratic Alliance, seems to be headed for a comfortable win with numbers in her favour. Meanwhile, the presidential polls has been a galvanising force the opposition over the last one month as they finally picked former union minister Sinha. Presidential Elections 2022: …

President Election 2022: Elect me to save democracy, says Yashwant Sinha
2 years, 5 months ago

President Election 2022: Elect me to save democracy, says Yashwant Sinha

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab's Leader of Opposition asserted 99% of the votes from Punjab are going to Yashwant Sinha BJP's MLA from Darjeeling Neeraj Tamang Zimba expressed confidence that Droupadi Murmu will win Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to cast his vote in Parliament President Election 2022: Opposition Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Monday urged all the MPs and …

President Election 2022: BJP MLAs moved to Bengaluru hotel ahead of voting; mock polling drill today
2 years, 5 months ago

President Election 2022: BJP MLAs moved to Bengaluru hotel ahead of voting; mock polling drill today

India TV News  

Highlights BJP President JP Nadda has asked MPs to come prepared for the monsoon session of Parliament He has also asked MPs to avoid taking leave during the session Also, AAP said that they will extend their support to the opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha President Election 2022: Ahead of the July 18 presidential elections, the Karnataka BJP MLAs were shifted …

'My rival backed by party that practices politics of conflict': Yashwant Sinha ahead of Presidential polls
2 years, 5 months ago

'My rival backed by party that practices politics of conflict': Yashwant Sinha ahead of Presidential polls

India TV News  

Highlights Opposition's presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha made his final appeal ahead of Presidential polls Sinha said that election is not about 2 candidates, but it's a contest between two ideologies He is set to go against NDA's candidate Draupadi Murmu in the polls tomorrow President Election 2022: Joint Opposition's presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha, a day ahead of the presidential election, …

Reconsider Your Support to Yashwant Sinha Who Had Called Mulayam ISI Agent: Shivpal to Akhilesh
2 years, 5 months ago

Reconsider Your Support to Yashwant Sinha Who Had Called Mulayam ISI Agent: Shivpal to Akhilesh

News 18  

Ahead of the presidential elections, Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party chief Shivpal Yadav on Saturday asked the Samajwadi Party chief to reconsider his decision to support Yashwant Sinha, whom he recalled had called SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav an ISI agent. In a letter to Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal said, "I would like to draw your attention and that of well-wishers of the …

Presidential Polls: AAP throws its lot with Yashwant Sinha
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls: AAP throws its lot with Yashwant Sinha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The AAP will support opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential Poll, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said after a political advisory committee meeting of the party on Saturday. Sinha is in fray for the top constitutional post of the country with Droupadi Murmu, the candidate chosen by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. "We respect Droupadi Murmu but …

Opposition leaders to discuss joint Vice Presidential candidate on July 17
2 years, 5 months ago

Opposition leaders to discuss joint Vice Presidential candidate on July 17

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that the leaders of Opposition parties will meet on July 17 to discuss the candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election. Congress has given the task to Malikarjun Kharge who is the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha to reach out to opposition parties …

'Will ensure CAA is not implemented if I am elected': Yashwant Sinha ahead of presidential election
2 years, 5 months ago

'Will ensure CAA is not implemented if I am elected': Yashwant Sinha ahead of presidential election

India TV News  

President election 2022: Yashwant Sinha, who was selected as the Opposition presidential candidate, on Wednesday said if he is elected, he will ensure the Citizenship Amendment Act is not implemented. Interacting with opposition lawmakers of Assam, Sinha said the BJP-led government has not been able to implement the CAA so far as it was "foolishly drafted" in a hurry. Yashwant …

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 2022: Droupadi Murmu to visit Goa on July 14
2 years, 6 months ago

President Election 2022: Droupadi Murmu to visit Goa on July 14

India TV News  

Highlights NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu will visit Goa on July 14 to seek support from legislators The elections for the President of India will take place on July 18 The term of President Ram Nath Kovind concludes on July 24 President Election 2022 news updates : In view of the upcoming Presidential election, NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu will visit Goa …

President Election 2022: Yashwant Sinha to campaign in Lucknow today
2 years, 6 months ago

President Election 2022: Yashwant Sinha to campaign in Lucknow today

India TV News  

Highlights Former union minister for President's post, Yashwant Sinha, will campaign for himself in Lucknow Sinha will arrive in Lucknow today and attend a meeting of Samajwadi Party legislators SP president Akhilesh Yadav would remain present at the event President Election 2022 news updates: Yashwant Sinha, former union minister and joint Opposition candidate for the President's post, will campaign for …

Presidential poll: Murmu calls on Sorens, seeks support
2 years, 6 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 …

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 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 …

Mamata softens stand on Presidential polls
2 years, 6 months ago

Mamata softens stand on Presidential polls

The Hindu  

Observing that Droupadi Murmu has a higher chance of winning the Presidential polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that the consensus candidate is always better for the high office of President of India. The Chief Minister said that she has “sentiments” for women but does not judge people on the basis of their gender. Asked whether …

TPCC in dilemma over welcoming Yashwanth Sinha
2 years, 6 months ago

TPCC in dilemma over welcoming Yashwanth Sinha

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Even as the ruling TRS is planning a lavish welcome for Yashwanth Sinha, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee appears to be in a dilemma whether or not to receive Sinha, the opposition's presidential candidate, when he comes to Hyderabad on July 2 in an effort to win over TRS, Congress, and the MIM. The TRS party endorsed Yashwanth Sinha’s …

Will reach out to old BJP colleagues for support: Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha
2 years, 6 months ago

Will reach out to old BJP colleagues for support: Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha

The Hindu  

Yashwant Sinha, the common opposition candidate for the presidential election, on June 27 said he would reach out to his former colleagues in the BJP seeking their support. Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Sinha described the candidature of his rival NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu, a tribal, as part of "politics of symbolism" and insisted that he would contest the …

Presidential polls 2022: Yashwant Sinha files nomination flanked by Oppn leaders
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls 2022: Yashwant Sinha files nomination flanked by Oppn leaders

Hindustan Times  

Veteran politician Yashwant Sinha, accompanied by senior leaders including Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, J&K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress leader Sougata Roy, filed his nomination as the Opposition’s presidential candidate at the Parliament House on Monday. Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha files his nomination papers for presidential elections …

President election: Yashwant Sinha, flanked by top Opposition leaders, files nomination
2 years, 6 months ago

President election: Yashwant Sinha, flanked by top Opposition leaders, files nomination

India TV News  

President Election: Yashwant Sinha, the joint Opposition's presidential candidate, on Monday filed his nomination papers. Sinha handed over four sets of nomination papers to Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody, who is the returning officer for the presidential election. Sinha was joined by top opposition leaders like NCP's Sharad Pawar, Congress' Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh. Scores of …

BSP extends support to NDA\'s Prez candidate Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

BSP extends support to NDA\'s Prez candidate Droupadi Murmu

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The BSP on Saturday extended its support to the BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is likely to be the first tribal leader and the second woman to occupy the post. "The BSP has decided to extend support to Droupadi Murmu in the coming presidential elections keeping in mind that the Adivasi samaj is an important part of …

‘India currently going through…’: Yashwant Sinha's message to Opposition parties
2 years, 6 months ago

‘India currently going through…’: Yashwant Sinha's message to Opposition parties

Hindustan Times  

Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha pledged that he will raise his voice for farmers, workers, unemployed youth, women and all marginalised sections of society if he wins the election. In a letter to Opposition parties thanking them for choosing him “unanimously” as their presidential candidate, Sinha assured them that he will “conscientiously uphold, without fear or favour, the basic values …

President election: Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy backs NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

President election: Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy backs NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu

India TV News  

Highlights Andhra CM backs NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu YSRC has 9 members in RS, 22 in LS besides 151 members in AP assembly Elections for the presidential post will take place on July 18 President election: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday extended support to NDA presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu, who will be the first tribal woman …

NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu meets Modi, Venkaiah Naidu and Amit Shah
2 years, 6 months ago

NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu meets Modi, Venkaiah Naidu and Amit Shah

The Hindu  

The National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday soon after arriving in the national capital. pic.twitter.com/4WB2LO6pu9 — Narendra Modi June 23, 2022 If elected, a strong possibility given that Ms. Murmu already has the support of a majority in the electoral college, she will be the first tribal person to be the President …

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to begin campaign from Ranchi
2 years, 6 months ago

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to begin campaign from Ranchi

The Hindu  

Amidst speculation that Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha president Hemant Soren will vote for BJP Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, State capital Ranchi will be the first campaign stop for Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. So far, Mr. Soren has not made a formal comment but party insiders claim that in all likelihood, the JMM will vote for Ms. Murmu. …

In the presidential race, it’s Yashwant Sinha vs Droupadi Murmu: What the numbers reveal
2 years, 6 months ago

In the presidential race, it’s Yashwant Sinha vs Droupadi Murmu: What the numbers reveal

Firstpost  

The odds are stacked against Yashwant Sinha, as the BJP-led NDA has about 49 per cent of the total vote and needs only one per cent to get its candidate elected. With the support of the BJD, YSR Congress or AIADMK, the BJP can reach this mark and get Droupadi Murmu elected as the 15th President The race is decided …

Presidential polls: Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha to file nomination on 27 June
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls: Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha to file nomination on 27 June

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, BJP-led NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu is likely to file her nomination on 25 June New Delhi: Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha will file his nomination on June 27 at 11:30 am, said Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday. Former union minister Mr Sinha has been chosen as the consensus candidate from the Joint Opposition for the …

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