The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced the name of Ram Nath Kovind as its candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Today, the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called up a meeting of senior Janata Dal (United) leaders to discuss the extension of support to him.

Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) president Amit Shah on Monday announced Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind would be the government's candidate for the country's top post.

Nitish Kumar said that "I had a word with Laluji and Sonia Gandhi, and there will be a discussion on this. I have told them about my views".

The election for the next President of India is to be held on July 17. President Pranab Mukherjee will demit office on July 24. 

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