Oh my goodness, don't indulge in speculation: Pranab on prez

April 30, 2012 14:14

The DMK today conveyed its acceptance of the Congress' presidential candidate -- Vice President Hamid Ansari or Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. When asked, Mukherjee expressed surprise, "Oh my goodness! Don't indulge in speculation," he said smiling.

This latest development comes a day after the UPA's trusted Lieutenant, Defence Minister AK Antony, met DMK Chief M Karunanidhi at his CIT Colony residence in Chennai. DMK leader TR Baalu, Karunanidhi's daughter and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi, her mother Rajathiammal and TKS Elangovan were present with Karunanidhi for the meeting.

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