Presidential Election 2022: NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu files nominationBJP-led NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu filed nomination papers for President at Parliament House on June 24, 2022.
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Presidential Election 2022: NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu files nomination
BJP-led NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu filed nomination papers for President at Parliament House. Credit: DD News
In a big show of strength, Murmu filed the nomination in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah, CMs from nearly 12 states and other influential leaders. Credit: DD News
Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and other politicians are seen at Parliament House. Credit: DD News
Murmu paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and Birsa Munda at Parliament before filing her nomination. Credit: Twitter/draupadimurmupr
She met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah ahead of filing her nomination. Credit: Special Arrangement
Murmu also met a host of other leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP president JP Nadda besides Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. Credit: Special Arrangement
Modi is tipped to be the first proposer. He said her candidature for the post of president has been appreciated across India by all sections of society. Credit: Twitter/narendramodi
Murmu will soon embark on a nationwide campaign, urging different political parties to support her bid. Credit: PTI Photo
If elected, she will be the first tribal person to be the president of India and the second woman in the post. Credit: PTI Photo
Meanwhile, the Opposition has fielded former Union minister Yashwant Sinha as its joint candidate for the post who will file a nomination on June 27. Credit: PTI Photo