Setting in motion the process for the 16th presidential election, the Election Commission Thursday said the election to choose the next President of India will be held on July 18, and counting, if needed, will be held on July 21. The term of office of outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind will be ending on 24 July, 2022 and hence the new president has to be sworn in by July 25, the Election Commission added.
The President of India is elected by the members of the electoral college, comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament and legislative assemblies of states as well as the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The total value of votes for MLAs for the 16th Presidential Election is 5,43,231 and the total value of votes for Members of Parliament (MPs) is 543200. The total value of votes of electors for the Presidential Election 2022 is 10,86,431.
Here are the key takeaways from the Election Commission's presser:
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