CEC Naseem Zaidi: Presidential polls to be held on 17 July

Dr. Nasim Zaidi said “Presidential polls to be held on 17 July and counting on July 20.”

New Delhi: The presidential poll would be held on July 17, the Election Commission today announced.

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The term of President Pranab Mukherjee ends on July 24.

"The last date for filing of nomination is June 28 and the counting will take place in Delhi on July 20," Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said in a statement.

Presidential election process

June 14: Notification will be issued for presidential election

June 28: Last date for nomination

June 29: Nomination check

July 1   : Return of nomination

July 17 : Presidential election will be held

July 20 : Counting of Presidential Elections