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FINAL VICTORY: UPA-candidate Pratibha Patil is officially now the first woman Head of State.

FINAL VICTORY: UPA-candidate Pratibha Patil is officially now the first woman Head of State.

It’s a victory of principles, says Pratibha Patil

The counting for the coveted post of President of India is finally over and UPA-candidate Pratibha Patil is officially now the first woman Head of State. Pratibha Patil took an early lead when she bagged 223 votes in Andhra Pradesh, a huge lead over NDA-backed independent candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. With the UPA-Left combine solidly backing her, her victory has been a foregone conclusion for sometime now.

BIG DEBATE: Panel discussing about India

Has the public lost faith in the Presidency?

There was brisk polling across the country in one of India's most bitterly contested polls.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/has-the-public-lost-faith-in-the-presidency/45277-3.html

PM SPEAKS: Prime Minister took a swipe at Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

PM takes a 'soft-spoken' dig at Shekhawat

The Presidential campaign is going full throttle with both Congress and BJP sharpening their knives.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pm-takes-a-softspoken-dig-at-shekhawat/44157-3.html

FIGHTING FIT: UPA favours that Shekhawat quit as Vice-President to ensure a level playing field in the prez poll.

UPA goes on offensive against Shekhawat

UPA suggests that Shekhawat quit as Vice-President to take on Pratibha in the Prez poll.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/upa-goes-on-offensive-against-shekhawat/43963-3.html

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