The 2022 presidential election would be held on July 18!
New Delhi: On Friday, Officials said that the Centre has extended 'Z Category' security cover of armed CRPF commandos to Yashwant Sinha, the Opposition's presidential candidate.
After the Union Home Ministry directed the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF's VIP security wing, the commando squad took over the task of Mr. Sinha's security to ensure protection to 84-year-old Yashwant Sinha.
The armed personnel, about eight to ten working in shifts, will escort Mr. Sinha whenever he moves across the country, they said.
A higher Z-plus cover of CRPF commandos has also been accorded to the NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu.
On June 27, Yashwant Sinha will file his nomination following which he will travel across the country seeking votes in his side for becoming the next President of India.
The presidential election would be held on July 18 to elect a successor to the current President Ram Nath Kovind and the result would be declared on July 21.
On July 24, 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind's term will end.
The Brief. Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now.