New Delhi: After winning the presidential election Ramnath Kovind said, ‘APJ Abdul Kalam G and Pranab Mukherjee, the tradition is carried on, I choose that term is my responsibility to raise. ” Recalling his childhood days, he said that the water from the pallet roof was dripping. We used to stand on the wall and we used to wait for the rain to stop. Today is also when the will to do so raining will be many Ramnath Kovind such in our country who are drenched in the rain, must be cultivated and bread in the evening will have to work for it. ” He said, ‘I never thought of being elected on this post, nor was my goal, but untiring service for the country brought me here too.’
‘It is my duty to protect the constitution and maintain its limits while keeping this post. My selection at the presidency is a symbol of the greatness of Indian democracy. I will put in wants to assure the country that the survey Bwantu Sukin: I like to serve the country without discrimination. Thanks to all of you.’
Meira Kumar, the common candidate of the Opposition, said, “I would like to point out that for the ideology of ideology that I joined in this election, it has not ended today. This fight will continue. In this battle of principles, the people of the country find themselves safe and competent. Against the caste in the country, for their transparency, their fight against secularism and freedom of the press will continue. I congratulate Kovind ji for his victory and thanked those who voted for me. Especially thanks to Soniaji who made me the candidate.
In all, 522 lawmakers Ramnath Kovind presidential election votes and thus received 702,044 votes. His opponent Meera Kumar got 367,314 votes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ramnath Kovind on winning the presidential election. PM congratulated for keeping the Meira Kumar made his political campaign and democratic values.
Congratulations to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on being elected the President of India! Best wishes for a fruitful & inspiring tenure.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017
Gladdened by the extensive support for Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji among MPs & across various states. I thank members of the electoral college.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017
I also congratulate @meira_kumar Ji for her campaign, which was in spirit of the democratic ethos & values we all are proud of.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017
20 years ago and the present…always been a privilege to know you, President Elect. pic.twitter.com/IkhnOtYf8N
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2017
Kovind will take oath on July 25. However, the victory of Ramnath Kovind was considered fixed as the BJP and its allies received a majority in the electoral college. In these elections, the total value of the vote of members of both the houses of Parliament in the electoral college is 5,49,408, and the votes of MLAs of all the states are 5,49,495. Thus, the value of total votes is 10,98,903. Significantly, the voting was held on July 17 for the presidential election. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s tenure ends on July 24.
