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Will uphold spirit of Constitution: Ram Nath Kovind

NDA’s presidential candidate Kovind meets BJP MLAs and MPs in Jaipur

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Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje with BJP-led NDA’s presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind
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BJP-led NDA’s presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday that he will work in accordance with the spirit of the constitution and take care of all religions and sects.

Kovind was in Jaipur  to meet BJP MLAs and MPs elected from Rajasthan and garner their support. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, accompanied by ministers, welcomed Kovind and assured him of full support of state’s representatives.

Kovind, accompanied by Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and Rajya Sabha MP Bhupendra Yadav, reached the Sanganer airport in the afternoon and later held a meeting with BJP MPs and MLAs at the chief minister’s residence.

Two MLAs from Jameedara Party also attended the meeting, extending their support while NPP (National People Party), which has four members in the assembly, already announced support to Kovind. With this, Kovind has been assured support of these MLAs, including 161 of BJP.

Addressing the representatives assembled at the CM’s residence, Kovind enumerated his priorities if he becomes president of the India. “The president of India is a coveted post and it was held by Rajendra Prasad, S Radhakrishnan and APJ Abdul Kalam. As Bihar governor I never compromised dignity of the post. I will take care of development of all states and ensure justice to people of all faiths,” said Kovind, adding that his priority will be boosting modern education in the country.

Meanwhile, Raje also addressed the MLAs, MPs ensuring their full support to him during presidential election. “Kovind has been always front-runner in protecting rights of unprivileged. I am confident Kovind after becoming the president will take nation to new heights of development,” said Raje, adding that BJP declared him as its candidature due to his achievements in public life.

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