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Presidential Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Anup Pandey sign Droupadi Murmu's certificate of election

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 22, 2022, 23:08:26 IST

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Presidential Election Results 2022 LIVE Updates: CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Anup Pandey sign Droupadi Murmu's certificate of election

The NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Thursday crossed the crucial 50 per cent mark after the third round of counting to emerge victorious in the poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha. Stay with TOI for all updates --

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20:53 (IST) Jul 21

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar extends greetings to the new President of the country, Droupadi Murmu and congratulates her

20:31 (IST) Jul 21

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20:28 (IST) Jul 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and congratulates Droupadi Murmu

20:23 (IST) Jul 21

Murmu has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden, tweets PM Modi

Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and e… https://t.co/GtCQMYumZl
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1658415124000

20:22 (IST) Jul 21

PM Modi congratulates President-elect Droupadi Murmu

India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India… https://t.co/mgBEMP28P2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1658415104000

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20:19 (IST) Jul 21

PM Modi reaches residence of President-elect Draupadi Murmu

20:08 (IST) Jul 21

I sincerely thank the leaders of the Opposition political parties for choosing me as their consensus candidate in this election. I also thank all members of the Electoral College who voted for me: Yashwant Sinha issues a statement.

20:01 (IST) Jul 21

Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Droupadi Murmu on being elected the President

राष्ट्रपति चुनाव में प्रभावी जीत दर्ज करने के लिए श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी को बधाई। वे गाँव, गरीब, वंचितों के साथ-… https://t.co/6ZFJZBJZdi
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 1658413506000

20:01 (IST) Jul 21

Yashwant Sinha congratulates Droupadi Murmu

I join my fellow citizens in congratulating Smt Droupadi Murmu on her victory in the Presidential Election 2022.… https://t.co/l4gWMdDakR
— Yashwant Sinha (@YashwantSinha) 1658413547000

19:51 (IST) Jul 21

So, upto this round, the cumulative total is - total valid votes is 3219 with total value of 8,38,839 of which Droupadi Murmu gets 2161 votes of the value of 5,77,777. Yashwant Sinha get 1058 votes of the value of 2,61,062: PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha

19:51 (IST) Jul 21

17 TMC legislators cross-voted in favour of Droupadi Murmu, said Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar

19:48 (IST) Jul 21

NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu crosses halfway mark, set to become 15th President of India.

19:46 (IST) Jul 21

3rd round| States covered are Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha & Punjab. In this round, total valid votes 1,333. Total value of valid votes is 1,65,664. Droupadi Murmu got 812 votes, Yashwant Sinha 521 votes: PC Mody, Secy Gen, Rajya Sabha

19:37 (IST) Jul 21

17 MPs have cross-voted in the Presidential elections, in favour of NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu: Sources

19:27 (IST) Jul 21

Celebrations underway at Odisha's Rairangpur village, the native place of NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is leading with 1,349 votes and inching closer to victory.

19:18 (IST) Jul 21

Murmu led life of difficulties, her elevation will strengthen women empowerment: Brahma Kumaris

As the declaration of results of the presidential poll neared, the Brahma Kumaris on Thursday recalled the organisation's long association with Droupadi Murmu and how her life has been "full of difficulties". Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya administrative head Dadi Ratan Mohini in a statement said Murmu's expected elevation to the post of President will further strengthen women empowerment.

18:44 (IST) Jul 21

After 2 rounds, Murmu with 1,349 votes, way ahead of Sinha who gets 537

18:32 (IST) Jul 21

Droupadi Murmu is inching towards victory and is set to cross the 50 percent-mark soon, as her vote value now reached 4,83,299, while her rival Yashwant Sinha's vote value reached 1,89,876.

18:04 (IST) Jul 21

Of total votes counted so far, NDA's Droupadi Murmu got 71.79 per cent votes: Officials