SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav addressing a press conference now says the names given with the TMC were only "suggestions". He said the decision to go with Pranab Mukherjee came because he was the most suitable among all the candidates. He said the SP would not join the government .

Mulayam said in politics developments takes place and things change. There is no constant in politics.

Meanwhile, MOS Narayanswamy says he urges Mamata Banerjee to reconsider her decision.