President Election 2022 Result LIVE Updates: Droupadi Murmu wins, Yashwant loses, celebrations begins

Droupadi Murmu got more votes than the quota that was calculated, based on which I, as a Returning Officer for Presidential Election 2022, handed over the declaration certificate to the President-elect, said PC Mody, Rajya Sabha Secy-Gen & Returning Officer for Presidential polls.

"She got a total of 64% votes. A total of 53 invalid votes were there. Droupadi Murmu got a total of 2824 votes of the value of 6,76,803 & Yashwant Sinha got a total of 1877 votes of the value of 3,80,177," PC Mody added.

Shewatsel Phodrang, Leh, Ladakh, India - Following the announcement of the results of the recent election, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Shrimati Droupadi Murmu to congratulate her on being elected President of India, the most populous democratic nation in the world.

His Holiness wrote:

“You are assuming this august position at a time when the international community is becoming ever more aware of the importance of India, which has much to contribute to the peace and development of the world.

“I have a deep respect for India and, as the longest staying guest of the Government of India, I have had the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the country. For thousands of years India has upheld the principles of ‘Karuna’ and ‘Ahimsa’ and Mahatma Gandhi made the principle of non-violence spread far and wide. It has the potential to engender peace within individuals and the world at large. As it is, India is the land of religious harmony, with so many different communities living together here.

“I often describe myself as a son of India because my entire way of thinking has been shaped by the Buddhist training I have received. As you may know, Tibetan Buddhist culture is firmly rooted in the traditions of reasoning and analysis developed by the scholar-adepts of Nalanda University.

“Today,” he continued, “although modern education has significant value, its focus is materialistic. It needs to be balanced by creating greater awareness and interest in ancient Indian knowledge of the workings of the mind and emotions. People could learn to develop emotional hygiene, which entails tackling their destructive emotions and finding peace of mind. In this respect, India is best placed to combine the two. I am committed to continuing this effort to create greater awareness and interest of this treasure, particularly the power of compassion, among Indian brothers and sisters, and also to share it with the world.

“As you may be aware,” he added, “the Tibetan people and I have been honoured to receive the unparalleled support of the Government and people of India in our endeavour to protect and preserve our identity, including our ancient Buddhist culture. I would like to take this opportunity once again to express our deep gratitude through you, to the Government and the people of India, for the warm hospitality we have been granted for more than six decades.”

His Holiness expressed confidence that the new President will do whatever she can to consolidate India’s strengths and provide a lead in working to develop a more peaceful world, inspired by the treasures of India’s ancient wisdom. He concluded by offering his prayers and good wishes.

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

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, said MoS Tribal Affairs Renuukaa Singh on Droupadi Murmu being elected as country's President.

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

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits the residence of NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu to congratulate her on being elected as the country's President.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh greets and congratulates Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the new President of the country, at her residence in Delhi.

"When I talk about the democracy of India, a poor person from a village can become President of the country, which is the highest Constitutional post in the country. I think that there can be nothing more joyous for the citizens of the country today," Rajnath Singh said.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.

He was among the first opposition leader to wish Murmu after she crossed the crucial 50 per cent votes mark, even when counting for the presidential poll was on.

"Congratulations and best wishes to Droupadi Murmu ji on being elected as the 15th President of India," Gandhi said on Twitter.

Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll, defeating Opposition's Yashwant Sinha who conceded defeat.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates NDA's Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the 15th President of India.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulates #DroupadiMurmu 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu on being elected as the President of the country, thanks "all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Droupadi Murmu Ji."

NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu crossed the 50% mark of total valid votes at the end of the third round of counting and is set to become the President of the country.

In the third round of voting, states covered are K'taka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha & Punjab. In this round, total valid votes were 1,333.

The total value of valid votes is 1,65,664. Droupadi Murmu got 812 votes, Yashwant Sinha 521 votes, said PC Mody, Secy Gen, RS.

17 MPs have cross-voted in the Presidential elections, in favour of NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu, sources said. 

The announcement for the third round of counting of votes will take place shortly.

BJP President JP Nadda will attend Droupadi Murmu's felicitation ceremony after 6 pm. After delivering a speech, JP Nadda will do a road show in an open jeep.

The route of the roadshow will be: Pant Marg, Gol Post Office, Ashoka Road, Raisina Marg and end at Rajpath.

Stage set for Droupadi Murmu's felicitation ceremony.

The proposal of Droupadi Murmu's name as the presidential candidate by the NDA has been met with support across the party lines... I am sure that her tenure would be very successful, JP Nadda said. 

Opposition's Yashwant Sinha has got 329 votes out of 1,138 MLAs in 10 states with vote value of 44,276.

Of the total votes counted so far, NDA's Droupadi Murmu has got 71.79 per cent votes, PTI quoted officials as saying.

NDA's candidate Droupadi Murmu has received 1,349 votes, while Yashwant Sinha got 537 votes, after the second round of counting. 

The next briefing on the counting of votes is expected to take place soon. 

Counting of seven states namely Andhra, Arunachal, Assam,Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa and Haryana has been completed.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan joins folk artists as they perform a tribal dance to celebrate as NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu leads against Opposition's Yashwant Sinha after the end of the first round of counting.

Nation is going to create history. The 15th President will be officially announced shortly. Nobody has any doubt in mind. Daughter of a tribal family coming from a very ordinary house in Odisha, Droupadi Murmu will be elected as the President, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

"Immense joy amid the deprived section of society, tribals, women & eastern India that for the first time the true meaning of democracy is coming to the fore. A leader from such a background will reach the nation's highest post. It's an achievement for democracy," he added.

After first round of counting in the Presidential election, now votes of MLAs are being counted. NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu bagged a total of 540 votes in the first round is ahead with 332 votes against Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha who received a total of 208 votes. 

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After first round of voting at Parliament House - Droupadi Murmu bags 540 votes, Yashwant Sinha restricted to 208

The first round of voting has concluded. 

NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu is ahead of Yashwant Sinha by 332 votes. 

Vote counting by 540 MPs has been concluded at the Parliament 

The counting of MP votes is currently underway. It will be followed by state votes counting

The counting of votes has begun at the Parliament House 

There is an atmosphere of happiness here as we're hopeful that Droupadi Murmu will become the next President of India. It's a matter of pride for the tribal community, Odisha & the country: Tarinisen Tudu, brother of NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu

Bharatiya Janata Party has planned to begin celebrating in more than one lakh tribal villages as soon as the results are announced.

The BJP workers have been instructed to begin the celebration after the announcement of the victory of Murmu all over the country, especially among the tribal community in more than one lakh villages across the country.

According to sources, the BJP high command has instructed the office bearers and workers that the BJP will celebrate the victory of Droupadi Murmu in every part of the country. BJP is preparing to celebrate in about 15,000 Mandals.

As soon as Murmu's victory is announced, instructions have been given to put up hoardings and posters of Droupadi Murmu in these tribal villages.

Droupadi Murmu is seen to have a clear edge in the contest with several political parties extending support to the NDA candidate.

Meanwhile, people belonging to the native place of NDA candidate Murmu, Rairangpur in Odisha, have made sweets anticipating her victory in the contest against Yashwant Sinha, the Opposition candidate.

The people of her native place have also planned a victory procession and tribal dance on Thursday.

Out of 736 electors comprising 727 MPs and nine MLAs permitted by the Election Commission to vote at the Parliament house, 728 (719 MPs and nine MLAs) cast their votes. The total turnout at Parliament House was 98.91 per cent.

The voting took place on July 18 and was completed in a peaceful manner.

All ballot boxes from state assemblies had reached the Parliament’s strongroom on Tuesday evening and have been locked there since. The ballot boxes had been flown into the national capital as ‘Mr Ballot Box’ from across the states.

'Mr Ballot Box' came seated in the front row of aircraft under the watchful gaze of the Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) of their respective states.

The Election Commission had on Monday posted photographs of the sealed ballot boxes onboard flights accompanied by AROs.

According to the EC, each ballot box was issued an e-ticket under the name 'Mr Ballot Box'.

The result of the presidential election is likely to be declared by evening today. 

Ballot boxes from all states had reached the Parliament House Tuesday evening and poll officials are ready for the counting in room number 63.

Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody, who is the Chief Returning Officer for the poll, will oversee the counting.

India will get its 15th President today. The counting of votes will begin at 11 am at the Parliament House.