The JD(U) leader who spoke to PTI on condition of anonymity also felt that UPA's nominee will have a smooth sail in the Presidential election as a number of parties could be ready to bail out their candidate even if some ally walks out of the alliance.

"No decision is also a decision. A decision has not been taken right now so that a decision can be taken at an opportune time. The message of the NDA meeting today was wait and watch and allow a clear picture to emerge," Yadav said when asked about the outcome of the NDA meeting.

Yadav refused to answer questions whether NDA may agree to support Pranab Mukherjee as a Presidential candidate if there is an attempt by the ruling alliance to seek larger consensus in a quid pro quo for Vice Presidentship going to an
Opposition nominee. "It is imaginary. Let them first take the initiative. Let
them first come out with the name," the JD(U) chief said. 

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