New Delhi, July 20 (KNN) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday got elected as the new President of India, securing margin over his United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rival Meira Kumar. In an electoral college of 4,986 voters with a vote value of 10,98,903, Kovind secured 2,930 votes carrying a value of 7,00,244, while Meira secured 1,844 votes with a value of 3,67,314.

While Kovind got 65.65 per cent of the total valid vote value of 10,69,358, Meira Kumar bagged 34.35 per cent.

PM Modi congratulated Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on being elected the President of India.

“Congratulations to Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on being elected the President of India! Best wishes for a fruitful & inspiring tenure. Gladdened  by the extensive support for Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji among MPs & across various states. I thank members of the Electoral College. I also congratulate Meira Kumar Ji for her campaign, which was in spirit of the democratic ethos & values we all are proud of ” said the PM. (With PIB Inputs)