BJP picks up Ram Nath Kovind as presidential candidate
When asked why the names of Sushma Swaraj or Sumitra Mahajan were not considered, party leaders remain mum but refuse to acknowledge that Kovind's Dalit credentials are the only reason why he was chosen. "Shah informed him (Thackeray) about the BJP choice and also sought the Shiv Sena's support for Kovind's candidature", Raut said. "With his illustrious legal background in the legal area, Kovind's knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will benefit the nation", the PM said.
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BJD extends support to Kovind's name for President
They said the two-member BJP team, which met Congress President and other leaders, explained to them that the twin objectives of the consultation process was to have the benefit of views and suggestions of various parties in the matter and to seek their support.
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Indian PM Modi's party picks Dalit as presidential candidate
He has also headed groups that work to improve the conditions of Dalits, previously known as untouchables, who lie at the bottom of India's deeply entrenched social hierarchy. It has been learned that JD (U) and BSP indicated they were not opposed to Kovind's candidature. A name they have considered is former speaker Meira Kumar, also a Dalit and the daughter of former Prime Minister Jagjivan Ram, but it's not a candidature that will set the Yamuna afire.







