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As the race for Rashtrapati Bhawan hots up, IBNlive helps you understand the political pulse and break up the puzzling mathematics of voting in Presidential polls.

THE BIG QUESTIONS: Panelists debate if Pratibha Patil makes for an ideal President.

THE BIG QUESTIONS: Panelists debate if Pratibha Patil makes for an ideal President.

Making of a President: A political blockbuster Video

While she may have started her Presidential campaign as an apparently clean candidate, Pratibha Patil ended it on a controversial note. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that her ascent to Rashtrapati Bhavan has raised several questions that could hold the key to the institution of the Presidency. Can she follow in Kalam's footsteps? Or will she remain a rubber stamp President? CNN-IBN discusses. 

21-07-2007

SIGN OFF: Vice President BS Shekhawat says he accepts his defeat with humility.

Shekhawat loses big fight, quits as Vice President

Presidential candidate didn't get single vote from 4 states.

21-07-2007

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

It’s a victory of principles, says Pratibha Patil

Polling was conducted in Parliament House under strict vigil by EC.

21-07-2007

RACE FOR RAISINA: UPA candidate Pratibha Patil is leading the Race for Rashtrapati Bhavan with a huge margin.

Pratibha Patil headed for landslide victory Video

Even at this early stage, it seems India is all set for a woman Prez.

20-07-2007

FUTURE PLANS: Kalam has given his consent to be a visiting professor at three universities after demitting office.

Returning OoP Bill was 'most difficult time' for Kalam

Kalam didn't contest for a second term as there was no consensus.

20-07-2007

BIG DEBATE: Panel discussing about India's first ever muck-raking and scandal-filled Presidential polls.

Has the public lost faith in the Presidency? Video

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

19-07-2007

THE LANDMARK ELECTION: The ballots in cast Presidential Poll will be counted on Saturday.

What President Poll 2007 will be remembered for

It's clear: The exercise was an ideal runup to General Elections 2009.

19-07-2007

TRACKING TRENDS: First-ever exit poll shows Pratibha sweeping whole of south India and West Bengal.

Pratibha bags 64% votes, set to be new President Video

Pratibha Patil is projected to make a clean sweep with 64% vote share.

19-07-2007

NEXT BIG THING: Patil's all set to be India's first woman president leaving little hope for Shekhawat.

Prez Poll day: Pratibha likely to sail smoothly Video

It's a campaign best forgotten for the bitterness it brought about.

19-07-2007

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Jayalalithaa says EC is to be blamed for confusion created.

AIADMK MLAs defy Jaya, vote in President poll

Jayalalitha says her party's MLAs and MPs voted without her knowledge.

19-07-2007

VOTE FOR ME: Shekhawat reportedly approached Independent MLAs from Haryana as well.

Cong MLA claims Shekhawat asked him for support

Haryana Minister Ajay Yadav says he turned down Shekhawat's request.

17-07-2007

CAN'T SAY NO: Third leader J Jayalalitha says the alliance has the right to abstain.

Third Front can't abstain from Prez poll: EC Video

Parties can’t issue whip or bar their members.

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