The official announcement and gazette for the coveted Presidential elections of 2022 have been released. Nominations can be submitted until June 29, and the papers will be scrutinised on June 30. The deadline for withdrawing from the election has been set for July 2. On July 18th, a presidential election will be held. The counting will take place on July 21, according to reports. The election to elect President has commenced, with incumbent President Ram Nath Kovind's tenure ending on July 24. The opposition parties, who met today, are expected to name a presidential candidate soon.