Presidential Polls to Be Held on 17 July, Results on 20: EC

The counting for the Presidential elections would happen on 20 July, four days before Pranab Mukherjee steps down.

The elections are expected to be a contest between the ruling BJP-led NDA and the Opposition led by Congress. (Photo: The Quint)

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• CEC Naseem Zaidi announced the dates for the Presidential Elections today.
  
• The polling will be held on 17 July, and the counting would be on 20 July.
  
• The term of incumbent President Pranab Mukherjee will end on 24 July.
  
• The elections are expected to be a contest between the NDA and the Opposition led by Congress.
  

Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 5:49 PM

Dates For The Presidential Elections

The following details were announced by the Chief Election Commissioner.

The polls will be held on 17 July, and the counting would be on 20 July.

• Last date for making nominations - 28 June 2017
• Date for scrutiny of nominations - 29 June 2017
• Last date for withdrawal of candidature - 1 July 2017
• Date of poll - 17 July 2017
• Date of counting, (if required) - 20 July 2017
• Polling hours - 10 am-5 pm
• Counting time - 11 am-Till the counting is complete

Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 5:49 PM

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Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 6:12 PM

CEC Naseem Zaidi Addresses Press Conference on Presidential Elections

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Naseem Zaidi addressed a press conference on the upcoming Presidential elections. Outlining the process and rules of the electing the President, Zaidi said that the term of incumbent President Pranab Mukherjee would end on 24 July.

It is also clarified that political parties cannot issue any whip to any MPs and MLAs in the voting for the Presidential Elections.  

Naseem Zaidi

Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 5:14 PM

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Election Commission Expected to Announce Dates For Prez Polls Today

The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the upcoming Presidential Elections in a press conference today. The press conference is scheduled for 5 pm today at the Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.

The elections have to be held before 25 July 2017, with the term of incumbent President Pranab Mukherjee ending on 24 July.

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Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 5:12 PM

Contest Between Congress-led Opposition and NDA

The elections are expected to be a contest between the ruling BJP-led NDA and the Opposition led by Congress, although neither have announced their candidates.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is attempting to stitch a consensus together with other opposition parties so as to field a common candidate for the polls.

However, with the backing of regional players including the Telangana Rashtra Samiti, the BJP has the edge to get the candidate of its choice elected.

The polls are also significant from the point of view of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, as they would indicate the strength and unity of the Opposition against the BJP.

Also Read: Presidential Polls: NDA Has Majority – Will It Be Murmu or Swaraj?

Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 4:27 PM

How Did The Last Two Presidential Elections Play Out?

These numbers give you an idea of how the last two Presidential elections played out:

(Photo Courtesy: Factly)

(Photo Courtesy: Factly)

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Updated at:7th Jun, 2017 at 4:38 PM