Mamata on Pranab: I cannot say anything

May 03, 2012 15:23

In real news, Mamata Banerjee today said the Congress has announced that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is not their Presidential candidate, comments that came shortly after a Congress spokesperson suggested he is too "valued" to be spared.

"I think their party has already announced today that he is not (the candidate)," the West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief told reporters when asked whether Mukherjee is acceptable as Presidential candidate.

"I cannot say anything. Congress party has already announced their opinion... He belongs to the Congress party. Congress party will decide. How can I say whether it is or not. I respect all political parties. I know my limitations. I don't cross limits," she said. Banerjee, who would be meeting Congress President Sonia Gandhi tomorrow on the Presidential election.

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