2002 Indian presidential election

The 2002 Indian presidential election was held on 15 July 2002 to elect President of India. On 18 July 2002, the results were declared. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam became the 11th President by beating his nearest rival Lakshmi Sahgal.

2002 Indian presidential election

15 July 2002
 
Nominee A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Lakshmi Sahgal
Party Independent CPI(M)
Alliance NDA Left Front
Home state Tamil Nadu Kerala
Electoral vote 922,884 107,366
States carried 26+NCT+PY 2
Percentage 89.58% 10.42%


President before election

K. R. Narayanan
INC

Elected President

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Independent

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