Pranab elected India president

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Former Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has won the Indian presidential election. Mr Mukherjee, a veteran of the ruling Congress Party, was elected by members of the national and state parliaments.

The position is largely ceremonial but he could help determine who forms the next government after elections in 2014 if there is no clear winner.

Mr Mukherjee's term runs for five years. He replaces Pratibha Patil, who was India's first woman president. (BBC)

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Cyclops Sunday, 22 July 2012 01:31 PM

Wish we had another Presidential election in SL to wash away all the s..t that has accumulated these past few years!!!

upul Sunday, 22 July 2012 02:31 PM

Any computer Jilmart there in India ?

Marie Jansz Monday, 23 July 2012 05:37 AM

Upul..none whatsoever! No Sri Lankans involved.

singing fish Monday, 23 July 2012 11:36 AM

Nobody is bothered about this election

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