President of India election on July 19.

New Delhi:  The election for the President of India has been fixed for July 19. Votes will be counted, if needed, on July 22, said Chief Election Commissioner V Sampath this evening.
The Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said :

• Election to President Office of India must be free and fair and the commission is taking all necessary steps in discharging its constitutional responsibility.
• The EC has decided to appoint secretary general of Rajya Sabha as the returning officer for these elections.
• Notification to be issued on June 16
• Last day for nominations: June 30
• Scrutiny of nominations : July 2
• Last date for withdrawal: July 4
• Elections to be held on July 19
• Counting, if required, to be held on July 22 
• Chief Electoral Officers of each state shall supervise and coordinate with assistant returning officers in state capitals.