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BJP sets up panel for Presidential election next month

BJP chief JP Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh have also begun the process of reaching out to opposition leaders to seek support for the NDA’s nominee who is yet to be named.

Updated on: Jun 18, 2022, 24:44:08 IST
By , New Delhi
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the constitution of a 14-member committee, with Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat as its convener, for coordination with all its state units and allies for the July 18 Presidential election.

BJP chief J P Nadda. (PTI)
BJP chief J P Nadda. (PTI)

The team will look into the logistical details involved in the election and also explain the process of voting to members of the electoral college, a party functionary said. All MPs and MLAs are members of the electoral college and votes are cast on the basis of preference.

BJP chief JP Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh have also begun the process of reaching out to opposition leaders to seek support for the NDA’s nominee who is yet to be named.

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