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Counting of votes in the presidential election started today at 11am, three days after polling was held to decide India's next President.

In the lack of confirmation from the BJP, there have been several names doing the rounds as the possible presidential candidate of the NDA.

The EC has issued a notification for filing of nominations for the presidential polls, which will continue till June 28.

President Pranab Mukherjee's term will end on July 24, paving the way for presidential polls, if needed, the Election Commission said.

India is set to elect a new President in July. While the ruling NDA alliance holds a majority and hopes to get a like minded candidate on board, opposition parties have been planning to jointly put forward a candidate against Modi's choice of President.

Manipur's BJP Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh won the floor test in the Manipur assembly, having got support from 33 MPs.

The BJP's N Biren Singh has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur, while the NPP's Y Joykumar Singh took oath as the deputy chief minister.

The BJP has named N Biren Singh as their Chief Ministerial candidate in Manipur. Singh was the only potential Chief Ministerial candidate within the BJP.

BJP submitted a list of 32 MLAs who support the party, to Manipur Governor Najma Heptullah, proving that they have the majority in the state.

Four new State Governors have been appointed by President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday.