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Sangma seeks Chandrababu’s support for presidential poll

Jun 11, 2012

Hyderabad: Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NCP leader P A Sangma today met Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu and sought the party’s support for his candidature in the presidential election.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NCP leader P A Sangma. Reuters

“I have sought the support and blessings of Chandrababu Naidu, who is one of the most prominent political leaders of the country. He told me that he would take a decision after discussing the issue with the TDP’s politburo,” Sangma told reporters after a 30-minute meeting.

Sangma said they discussed about the presidential election and also the prevailing political situation in the country.

Replying to a query, the former Speaker said he has sought an appointment with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee but was yet to get a response.

PTI

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