Pranab Mukherjee Wins Presidential Poll


New Delhi, Jul 22 (Agencies): UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday won the race to occupy the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

As per officials, Pranab secured over 5,58,000 vote-value, out of the total 8 lakh (approximate) polled in Presidential Election 2012.

Out of the total 748 MPs. Pranab got the support of 527 while his rival, PA Sangma polled 206 votes in his favour. A total of 15 votes were declared invalid.

Each MP has a vote value of 708. There are a total of 776 voters in both the Houses of Parliament.

The Electoral College also consists of 4,120 MLAs in the states.

Among the states, there was apparent cross-voting in Karnataka where BJP runs a government. Mukherjee got the majority votes in the 224-member Assembly with 117 MLAs voting for him. Sangma could get only 103 votes while three votes were invalid. One MLA did not vote. The value of votes polled by Mukherjee was 15327 while it was 13493 for Sangma.

In Andhra Pradesh which has a 294-member Assembly, Mukherjee got the support of 182 MLAs including that of Congress and YSR Congress, while Sangma got the backing of three. Five were invalid. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 26,936 while Sangma got 444. A total of 190 MLAs voted because TDP and TRS abstained. Each MLA in Andhra Pradesh has a vote value of 148.

In the 126-member Assam Assembly, Mukherjee got 110 votes while Sangma got 13. Two votes were invalid while one did not vote. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 12,760 while Sangma got 1,508.

In Bihar too, where the ruling JD(U) has declared support for Mukherjee, the UPA candidate got 146 out of the 240 votes polled in the 243 member Assembly. Sangma got 90, mostly from BJP, which shares power with JD(U). Mukherjee's vote value in the state was 25,258 while for Sangma it was 15,570. Three votes were invalid while one did not vote.

In 90-member Haryana Assembly, Mukherjee got 53 votes while Sangma received 29. Eight were invalid. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 5,936 and Sangma got 3,248.

Mukherjee got 59 votes and Sangma 123 votes in 182-member Gujarat Assembly where BJP has the majority. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 8,673 while Sangma got 18,081.

In BJP-ruled states of Chhattisgarh and Goa, Sangma got majority of votes.

In the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly, 39 votes went to Mukherjee while Sangma got 50. One vote was invalid. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 5,031 while Sangma got 6,450.

Mukherjee got 9 votes and Sangma 31 in 40-member Goa Assembly. In terms of vote value, Mukherjee got 180 while Sangma got 620.

Mukherjee led Jammu and Kashmir and surprisingly in Jharkhand where BJP shares power with JMM. In BJP-ruled Himachal Pradesh Mukherjee trailed as expected.

In 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Mukherjee got 23 votes while Sangma won 44 votes. One vote was invalid. Mukherjee's vote value was 1173 while it was 2244 for Sangma.

Jammu and Kashmir gave Mukherjee 68 votes while Sangma got 15 votes. Two votes were declared invalid. Mukherjee's vote value here stands at 4896 while Sangma got 1080. The Assembly has 87 MLAs.

In 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, Mukherjee got 60 votes while Sangma won 20. Mukherjee's vote value is 10560 while Sangma's stands at 3520.

In Kerala, it was a clean sweep for Pranab Mukherjee. He won all the 124 votes polled while one was invalid. Sangma drew a blank. CPI and RSP members abstained from voting which has a 140 member Assembly. Vote value for Mukherjee in Kerala stood at 18848.

In 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Mukherjee got 73 votes while Sangma got 156. Four votes were invalid. In terms of the vote share, Mukherjee got 9563 and Sangma 20,436.

Pranab will now become the 13th President of the country.

The polling percentage was less than expected this time with only 72 per cent of the total votes - valued at 11 lakh - polled.

The vote of Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had been declared invalid by the Election Commission on the ground that he violated the code of secrecy by revealing his vote. Yadav had initially voted for Sangma and then torn the ballot paper when he realised his mistake.

Pranab will be administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India on July 25 at 11.30 am.

  

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  • abdul sathar habiballah, moolur/Jeddah

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Heaartly congratulation for the winner of INDIAN PRESIDENT PRANAP DA Please did not give any chance to BJP Govt to stand against UPA and also barking rakesh and nagesh to the UPA.

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  • MAR, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    I want one day our DCM Ashok will be the president, that day would be my happiest day in my life god bless Ashok

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  • Fredrick Correa, Pernal/Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Though the common man has no right to vote directly, I am sure majority of the people of India are happy with the result. Mr. P.A. Sangma spoiled his reputation, by trying to bring fault in the candidature of Shri Pranab Mukerjee. Mr. Sangma should accept the result gracefully and not try to bring in the issue of code of conduct.

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  • DON, Udupi/blore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    SIMILAR KIND OF RESULTS WE CAN EXPECT EVEN IN 2014 ELECTION :)

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  • kk, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Indian needs corrupt person as thier leader...he is elected as president only for safe gaurding the UPA government...not to safegaurd the nation....pratibha patil forgiven some rapist and murderers..v can expect pranab may forgive some terrorist (kasab.afsal guru..etc etc..)

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  • AV, Mangalore/Doha

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    CONGRATULATIONS PRANAB MUKHERJEE. YOU WERE DESTINED TO WIN. EVERBODY KNEW THAT. NOW YOU WILL BRING INDIA TO NO 1 POSITION. THANK YOU BJP FOR CROSS VOTING. INDIA AND CONGRESS WILL SOON BE AT THE TOP AND BJP AT THE BOTTOM. JAI HO CONGRESS.

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  • HK, Bahrain

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Ismail Perinje, Yes You are right. vote polled only 72%. It shows the balance 28% voters ( MP's, MLA's) are not in favor of mr.Pranab...!

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  • Ramesh, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    ..This is victory of Democracy..if political parties such as JD(U) & Shivsena treat Mr.Pranab simply as a Congress candidate, he would'nt have won...Pranab is real politician with vast experience..he is the need of hoour..this is deffinately not the victory of congress (since JD(U) & Shivsena voted him)..For everybodies information Mr.Pranab would have been PM, it is his own partymen backstabbed him, he was out of the cabinet during Rajiv ghandi tenure..Mr.Narasimha Rao once again gave him prominent role..

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  • Alban D' Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Congratulations! Mr. pranab for being elected as the 13th Presidient of Republic of India. It was a long journey after having big roles in politics.Best of luck.

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  • Rakesh shetty, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    2014 CONGRESS PM CANDIDATE NOW BECOME OUR PRESIDENT.

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    CONGRATULATIONS!! "President- Pranab Mukherjee" Right Person- Right Place- and Right Time.
    India is Believes in You and the 'Indians are Hungry For Your Clean Rule'

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    HK, Bahrain,did you read Daijiworld headlines or just inked what you have in your mind?It is 70% that means, polled vote value of 7.14 lakh against Prono Sangma's vote value of 3.16 Lakh!!!!Thanks to BJP dissents in Karnataka and Guj who cross voted for Pranab DA.As an Defense, Foreign, Finance minister(only one politician having served in three key portfolios),Pranab Da has vast experience in political field beside as an Constitutional expert.As he said,He will defend preserve and protect Constitution of India.What a victory for Pranab DA!!!!!

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  • SrAlex, Mangalore/Bombay

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Congratulations to Pranab Da. I always voted for you while in WB.
    Thanks for your courage in fighting against all odds and remaining loyal to the party & to the country.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    I am happy that in Karnataka, Although it is BJP Government they have voted for Mr. Pranab Mukarji....not because he is ed by Congress...but a more deserving candidate than Sangmaa....!!!! He is a power hungry Idiot...it is better for him to know his status now at least....!! Goa polling shows the popularity of the Chief Minister...!!??? In Karnataka....Because of lot of Nataka...our politicians are confused.......!

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  • krishna, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Hope people writing comments congratulating this guy, have atleast little knowledge about "tax treaty" he signed with swiss to stop publishing names of Indians holding the black money in Swiss banks.Forget about his lies about Netaji Bose's existance,this one simple fact is good enough to expose the true face of agent Mukharji.But fact is ,as long as he lives in fools paradise, he will be the king. People of Mera Bharath are great..

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  • Brijlal Dindayal Sharma, Sirsi/Lucknow

    Mon, Jul 23 2012

    Person who objected Shashi Tharoor and S.M.Krishna staying in Five-Star Hotel during renovation of there Bungalows. Right choice made by UPA. What's the position of MMS now - should resign by all counts.

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  • RAM, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    One more RUBBER STAMP in Indian History...!!!???

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  • Nihal , Bajpe

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Right person for right post . congrats Mr. pranab Ji

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore - USA

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” From Nelson Mandela.

    Mr. President of India, congratulation and all the best. Be a great president and give justice to the needy once, encourage the troops, protect every Indians, guide the law & order authorities, and be honest in your daily work.

    We pray and wish you all the best.

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  • JK, Udupi/Dubai

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    This post is meant for just wasting crores of tax payers money by local & Foreign Trips

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  • H.A.S.Ibrahim, , Muscat - Udupi

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Congratulaion to Pranab Dadaji,being elected as a 13th President of India,

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  • Ramesh , Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    ..Mr.Louis you missed the calculation..it is not the victory of Congress...JD(U) & Shivsena backing helped in his victory becuase he was a very clean/Intelligent politician...he should have been PM, But because of Congress back stab he could'nt...Becasue of his virtue BJP was not interested in fielding candidate against him..finally it supported Sangma as a responsible opposition party...It is the victory of Democracy (remember Bal takrey supported him, irrespective his party.NDA never objected it)..

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  • Joy, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Hi Nagesh, Rakesh and Dinesh... Jai ho UPA UPA UPA ...........not NDA...

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    ANTICIPATED WIN ...CONGRATS TO PRANAB DA....FINALLY NO MIRACLE AS PREDICTED BY SANGMA.
    ONE OF THE SERIOUS OUTCOME AND SURPRISE DEVELOPMENT IS BJP'S DISSENTS MLAS ABLE TO GIVE A CLEAR CUT MESSAGE THAT bjp lost moral right rule in Karnataka as dozens of bjp mlas are voted against their official candidate.THIS MESSAGE TIGHTENS THE GRIEF OF DISSENT MLAS OVER THE BUDGET APPROVAL SESSION WHICH IS CRUCIAL FOR THE HEALTH OF SHETTAR MINISTRY.

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  • Guru, USA

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    NRN Murthy should have been president, face of India would have changed. Anyway good Luck Pranab da, Under your presidency hope India will become superpower.

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  • sunil, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    MR. LUIS YOU PEOPLE ASK MR. MUKHARJEE TO BRING BACK THE BLACK MONEY BACK TO INDIA''
    AT LEAST THIS MONEY WILL SAVE OUR POOR PEOPLE LIVES..

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Hearty Congratulations to the veteran congressman Mr. Pranab Mukharji.

    BOTH THE HOPEFUL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HAVE CAMPAIGNED WELL WITHOUT ANY ACCUSATIONS AGAINST EACH OTHER BUT FRIENDLY CAMPAIGNS.
    WELL DONE BY BOTH THE PRESIDENT HOPEFULLS
    WISH YOU ALL THE BEST MR. PURNO SANGMA
    A DESIRED, A DESERVED TO BE AND OVERWHELMINGLY ELECTED PRANABDA.
    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 13TH PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRANABDA

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  • murthy, mangalore/dubai

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Mr. Pranab is absolutely right person for the top position. But we have to note the way congress pushed him out from the party so that there no prime ministrial candidate against Gandhi family.
    Well planned.....by Sonia & Co.
    There should be code of conduct for presidential election also.

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  • Max Coutinho, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Tough to decide guys!!! Don't be so confident that people still love Congress. They just love the person (Pranab). In fact, the votes are from the MLA's not from the general public.... So dont conclude that people love Congress!!! LOL :-D

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  • Lancelot N Tauro, Manglore - Doha Qatar

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Uff there are few invalid votes from our elected MLA, hieght of education background, Shame on them.
    Any how Congratulation Dear Pranab Mukherji.

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  • Tony Francis, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    So, Its a victory of CONGIS (Italian led Govt as has always been commented by Nayak, Shetty, Poojari, etc. etc.)! Undoubtedly, the samething is going to happen in the forthcoming Lok sabha election. BJP please dont worry, there is always "NEXT TIME". Dont lose hopes. Keep your fingers crossed!

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  • Louis, Kuwait

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Congratulaion to Dada. BJP's Sangma lost deposit????? This shows that 70% representatives of Indian public love congress. Shame to BJP. NDA has been devided into pcs. BJP is now remained as a regional party like JDS. Over to pesuedos for your comments. Pranav 7,13,387 Sangma 3,15,455. Shame to NDA.

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  • RAGHU, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    CONGRATULATIONS TO PRANAB DADA MUKHARJI........IN KARNATAKA MORE THAN 15 B.J.P.S M.L.A. S VOTED TO PRAB MUKHARJI.......IT MEANS IN ASSEMBLY B.J.P. LOST ITS MAJORITY.....SO THERE IS NO MORAL RIGHT TO CONTINUE GOVERNMENT IN KARNATAKA!!!! SHAME SHAME............

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  • HENRY MISQUITH/M'lore, BAHRAIN

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Hearty congrats to Mr. Pranab Da for being elected as the 13th president of republic of India. It was long expected due to the work done by Pranab for the nation sincerely. Good luck!!

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  • Mohammed Ilyas, Byndoor/Dubai.U.A.E

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    "Congratulations" Finally Sangama defeated.

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  • HK, Bahrain

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Only 51% of the total votes in his favor ( 558,000 / 10,98,000)..You can Congress just manage to occupy this seat...!!!

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  • A S Ahmad, Puttur/Doha-Qatar

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Congrats Pranabda, A well deserved win.

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  • C Sharath, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    Dear Congress , "The up holders of Indian Democracy"!. Thank you for giving us the first congress President of Republic of India. Soon all parties will set this as a example if they come to majority on whom to make sit in this prestigious chair so that the nominee will dance to the tunes and work as per remote controlled. Hail Democracy...

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