2017 Indian presidential election
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The 2017 Indian presidential election was held in India on 17 July 2017, and counting was done on 20 July 2017, five days before the incumbent President's term expires.[1] The incumbent is eligible for re-election, as no term limits exist in India. [2]
Initially receiving speculation for a re-election bid, Pranab Mukherjee decided not to run again in 2017 due to health concerns and problems relating to his age.[3][4][5]
Kovind secured roughly two-thirds of the votes from the electoral college of elected members of federal, state and union territory legislatures and was elected to a five-year term as President.[6] Kovind's term of office will begin on 25 July 2017.