Mukherjee seeks support from all | Kolkata - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Mukherjee seeks support from all

Hindustan Times | By, Kolkata
Jun 25, 2012 01:44 AM IST

Days before he demits office as finance minister and sets off on the last leg of his run for presidency, Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday appealed to all undecided parties — without naming the Trinamool Congress — to support him.

Days before he demits office as finance minister and sets off on the last leg of his run for presidency, Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday appealed to all undecided parties — without naming the Trinamool Congress — to support him.


"I am the UPA presidential candidate. I seek the support of all the parties," Mukherjee said in his last visit to his home state as finance minister. He is likely to relinquish the post on June 26 before filing his nomination papers for the July 19 presidential polls. "Those who have not taken a decision, I appeal to them to support the UPA candidate," he said before leaving for Belur Math.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Asked about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s remark that the UPA still hoped for Trinamool’s support, he replied, "I have no comment to make on what the PM has said."

Earlier, asked if he would meet or talk to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for support, Mukherjee said he would definitely talk to her but not at the present moment.

Before leaving for Delhi, Mukherjee also called on governor MK Narayanan at the Raj Bhavan. Mukherjee visited his village Mirati in Birbhum district of central Bengal during his latest visit the state. On Saturday, he met friends, family members and well-wishers in Birbhum and Kolkata.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On