After the Presidential polls, Congress is likely to start to protest against the central government over the price rise and the GST issue. Recently the BJP-lead government has rise the prices of basic foods and the needs of people. While speaking to media persons Congress Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Congress will protest against the GST hike.
The Presidential polling has begun on Monday. Draupadi Murmu is the NDA candidate, who is contesting against Yashwant Sinha, who is the opposition's choice. The President is elected by members of the Electoral College consisting of elected Members of Parliament and of all the state Assemblies, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Nominated Members of Parliament, state Assemblies, and Members of Legislative Council are not eligible to vote.