The BJP has tasked JP Nadda and Rajnath Singh to work with allies and the opposition to find a unanimous candidate ahead of the presidential election.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP National President JP Nadda. (Photo: PTI)
Ahead of the presidential election, the BJP has asked party president JP Nadda and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to come together with allies and the opposition to come up with a unanimous candidate for the post.
“JP Nadda and Rajnath Singh have been given the responsibility of agreeing on the presidential candidate of NDA, UPA and non-UPA parties as well as independent MPs,” a party release said.
The nomination dates for the presidential election are from June 15 to June 29. Voting for the presidential election will be held on July 18 and the counting of votes will take place on July 21.
A President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.
Nominated members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha or Legislative Assemblies of States and members of Legislative Councils are not part of the electoral college and hence do not participate in the Presidential elections.
President Ram Nath Kovind, who was elected in 2017, will remain in office till July 24, 2022.