BJP-led NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind appears to have the advantage against his opponent Meira Kumar, a former Lok Sabha Speaker and the opposition’s nominee. 1.20pm: SP leader Shivpal Yadav says he cast his vote for Kovind and added: “Kovind will win”. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)12.38pm: NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind appears ahead of Opposition’s Meira Kumar in presidential election. (Subhankar Chakraborty/HT Photo)11.50am: Samajwadi Party legislator Shivpal Yadav says “NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind is a known to me already. 11am: As voting begins at the Bihar assembly, NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind enjoys an edge over UPA-backed Meira Kumar.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2017 02:23 UTC