In every round of counting, she received more than two-third votes. Sources said 17 MPs from opposition parties have cross-voted in her support
PM Modi on Thursday met Droupadi Murmu, greeted her on being elected as India’s 15th President. ANI
Wishes poured in as NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu crossed the 50 per cent mark after the third round of counting to emerge victorious in the poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda visited NDA presidential nominee Murmu at her residence here to congratulate her.
Amid celebrations outside Murmu’s temporary residence, Modi arrived there soon after Returning Office for the poll PC Mody announced that she had crossed the halfway mark of the total votes after the third round of counting.
According to PTI, the prime minister gave her a bouquet and greeted her. He was joined by Nadda. Celebrations were held at several places across the country and the BJP also put up congratulatory banners and posters.An official announcement of her win is expected after all votes are counted.
The prime minister also took to Twitter to congratulate Murmu.
Modi’s tweet:
India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022
Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022
Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India's development journey.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022
Modi also thanked the MPs and MLAs from Opposition parties who voted in favour of Murmu.
I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2022
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also congratulated Murmu for emerging victorious.
A matter of immense pride for every Indian in having the first woman tribal President #DroupadiMurmu. A memorable day for the country. We Indians are proud of our deeply ensconced democratic values. Congratulations to the newly elected President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji. pic.twitter.com/LegEWVLej4
— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) July 21, 2022
As per a report by news agency PTI, an official announcement on her win is expected after all votes are counted but she has already got 5,77,777 votes, which is more than the halfway mark of the total valid votes cast in the election on 18 July.
Returning Officer P C Mody announced that Murmu has already received over 53 per cent of the total valid votes. Ballots from 10 states and Union territories are being still counted.
In every round of counting, she received more than two-third votes. Sources said 17 MPs from opposition parties have cross-voted in her support, PTI said.
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