Sharad Yadav at NDA meet: Don't back Kalam

June 15, 2012 14:48

Our sources tell us that the NDA strategy meeting today on the presidential elections was a wait-and-watch. That, of course, is old hat. But what was interesting about the meeting, was the NDA convenor Sharad Yadav's comment to its constituents that they should not back former President APJ Abdul Kalam for President.

Nor should the NDA, he is reported to have remarked, back PA Sangma for the post. Our sources add that it was not a diktat or a recommendation, but merely a passing remark from Yadav.

Will the NDA heed it? Wait and watch.

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