presidential election

Monsoon session of Parliament from July 17 to August 11

The House may not function on the first day of the session on account of death of two sitting MPs -- Lok Sabha member Vinod Khanna and Rajya Sabha member Pallavi Reddy.

Jun 24, 2017, 12:36 PM IST

Prez poll: Kovind files nomination; Meira Kumar to challenge him

Congress has nominated Meira Kumar as its candidate for Presidential elections 2017. NDA's candidate is Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 23, 2017, 12:42 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind files nomination for Presidential election, PM Modi, NDA leaders accompany him

Former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, a Dalit, was on Thursday announced Opposition's candidate to take on NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind

Jun 23, 2017, 08:42 AM IST

Presidential election: Express gratitude to 17 parties who selected me, delighted by Opposition's unity, says Meira Kumar

The Opposition on Thursday unanimously decided to field Meira Kumar, a Dalit, as its joint candidate for the presidential election against NDA's Dalit activist Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 22, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

JD(U) firm on supporting NDA presidential candidate, says "there'll be no change in stand"

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday rejected Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav's advice to rethink his decision to support NDA's presidential election nominee Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 22, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

Presidential election: Lalu Yadav says will appeal Nitish Kumar to support 'Bihar ki Beti' Meira Kumar

A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his support to NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav on Thursday said that he will appeal to the Janata Dal (United) supremo to back 'Bihar ki Beti' Meira Kumar in the presidential race.

Jun 22, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Presidential election: Opposition picks Congress leader Meira Kumar to take on NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind

The Presidential election is scheduled for July 17.

Jun 22, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

Presidential election: Meeting of Opposition parties underway

The Presidential election is scheduled for July 17.

Jun 22, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

Presidential election: JD(U) supports NDA pick Ram Nath Kovind

Janata Dal (United) has given its support to Ram Nath Kovinds nomination for Presidential elections. The JDU has decided to skip the opposition meeting in New Delhi.

Jun 22, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Presidential polls: Ruling AIADMK announces support to NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind

Tamil Nadu's AIADMK has extended its support to NDA's presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind with state Chief Minister Edapaddi Palaniswami saying he will support his candidature.

Jun 21, 2017, 22:08 PM IST

Opposition in quandary as JD(U) confirms support to NDA's Ram Nath Kovind; RJD to clear stand tomorrow

In a major blow to the Congress-led Opposition, Bihar's ruling Janata Dal United on Wednesday decided to back the NDA candidate, Ram Nath Kovind, in the upcoming presidential election.

Jun 21, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of BR Ambedkar, emerging top pick of Left for President's post

Prakash Ambedkar, a former MP and grandson of BR Ambedkar, is emerging as as the top pick of Left parties for the presidential election against the NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 21, 2017, 19:22 PM IST

JD(U) to support NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind

In a shot in the arm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Janata Dal (United) has decided to back NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 21, 2017, 13:30 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, all NDA CMs to be present when Ram Nath Kovind files nomination

All the Chief Ministers of BJP and its allies besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah will be present during the filing of nomination by NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind on Friday.

Jun 20, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Presidential election 2017: NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind gets Z plus security cover

The central government on Tuesday accorded a Z plus security cover of NSG commandos to NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind.

Jun 20, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Boost for BJP as Shiv Sena backs NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind; Opposition braces for 'ideological contest'

In a big boost for BJP, its oldest ally Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that it will support NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind in the presidential election.

Jun 20, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Ending suspense, BJP picks Ram Nath Kovind as presidential nominee; 'surprised' Opposition to hold strategy meet on June 22

Ending days of suspense over incumbent Pranab Mukherjee's likely successor, the BJP on Monday named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as the NDA's presidential candidate – a move that baffled the Opposition parties, which accused the ruling party of taking a decision 'unilaterally'.

Jun 19, 2017, 23:04 PM IST