Opposition Finalizes Candidate for President Election

The election is going to be inevitable for the post of President of India. The opposition led by Congress has decided to field former Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar as its Candidate. Meira Kumar is also a Dalit and is the daughter of Dalit Icon Jagajivan Ram.

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Hence, the Opposition thinks her candidature will nullify the Dalit card of NDA Candidate’s Ram Nath Kovind. But then it will be a tough ask since the majority of neutral parties were also supporting NDA’s Candidate. With JDU, Shiva Sena, TRS, and AIADMK supporting Kovind, he has more than 60% support.

Polling for the country’s top titular post will take place on 17 July and counting of votes will happen on 20 July. The term of incumbent President Pranab Mukherjee ends on 24 July. Kovind will be filing his nomination tomorrow.