Presidential nominee Mr. Pranab Mukherjee today said he will talk to Trinamul Congress supremo Ms. Mamata Banerjee to seek support for his candidature when she is ready to talk to him. Talking to newspersons in Kolkata, Mir Mukherjee, whose candidature has been opposed by the West Bengal Chief Minister, said that since his candidature for the Presidential poll was announced by the UPA, he had expressed the desire to get the support of all the partners in the ruling alliance. Mr. Mukherjee said that the Trinamul Congress has not yet taken a decision and that they will decide about the Presidential candidature at an appropriate time. He said he has been visiting state capitals to thank leaders and members of all the parties who have extended support to him. Mr. Mukherjee said all the UPA partners, except one, have endorsed his candidature and he has also received support from the SP, BSP, RJD, CPI(M), Forward Bloc, JD(U), Shiv Sena and some regional parties.
News On AIR | July 9, 2012 8:34 PM
Pranab to talk to Mamata to seek Prez poll support when she is ready to talk to him