The opposition can field a common candidate in the presidential election. The opposition parties are exploring this possibility by discussing among themselves. But the opposition will wait for the government to announce the candidate before revealing its strategy. Elections for the presidency are to be held in July.
According to a senior Congress leader, the opposition parties are exploring these possibilities. Our effort is to unite the opposition and give a candidate in the presidential election. But, the opposition parties will wait for the government’s announcement before revealing their candidate’s name or strategy.
Opposition solidarity
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao have been consistently emphasizing on the unity of the opposition parties. NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that Mamata Banerjee has written to him urging him to meet non-BJP leaders. He will meet soon.
Kovind’s term ends in July
President Ram Nath Kovind’s term ends in July. The Telugu Desam Party was with the BJP along with Shiv Sena and Akali Dal in the 2017 elections. But this time the picture is different. However, after a resounding victory in the assembly elections of five states, the BJP has got the upper hand.
A senior Congress leader said that we are exploring the possibilities. Time will decide how successful this effort will be. The efforts of a joint candidate in the presidential election on behalf of the opposition are also being seen as an effort for opposition unity in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.