UPA has now nominated Meira Kumar to contest against Ram Nath Kovind in the Presidential election. Meira Kumar is a former IFS bureaucrat, a five time member of LokSabha and a former central minister and Speaker of the Lok Sabha.A distinguished dalit, she is the daughter of Jagjivan Ram who was once an ardent supporter of Indira Gandhi before rebelling against her.
The contest will not be one-sided. Kovind's election is not a foregone conclusion. Since Meira Kumar hails from Bihar it may be difficult for Nitish Kumar not to support her. Though impossible, it will be interesting if there is a public debate between the two eminent contestants.
It is a pity that the election to the highest post in India is reduced to the mockery of who cares more for the dalits. Dalits need constructive help and not symbolic support. Since the contest is between two eminent citizens, it is not all that bad.
The contest will not be one-sided. Kovind's election is not a foregone conclusion. Since Meira Kumar hails from Bihar it may be difficult for Nitish Kumar not to support her. Though impossible, it will be interesting if there is a public debate between the two eminent contestants.
It is a pity that the election to the highest post in India is reduced to the mockery of who cares more for the dalits. Dalits need constructive help and not symbolic support. Since the contest is between two eminent citizens, it is not all that bad.
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- Manas
Thanks, Manas.
Govind's election is a foregone conclusion. Nitish categorically told that he will support NDA nominee. It is either Dalit appeasement or religious appeasement
Govind's election is a foregone conclusion. Nitish categorically told that he will support NDA nominee. It is either Dalit appeasement or religious appeasement
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