Kalam received by Nitish at Patna airport

June 15, 2012 00:51

A P J Abdul Kalam, who has been backed by Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party for Presidential race, arrived here today on a scheduled visit and was welcomed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the airport.

Kumar's receiving Kalam at the airport assumes significance in the backdrop of Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party rooting for his candidature for the post of President.

Kalam will attend two separate functions in the city on Friday.

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