Prez Polls: Kovind’s pan-India tour starts from UP, Adityanath assures him of maximum support

The NDA Presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday began nationwide tour from his home state Uttar Pradesh to garner support for his candidature.

Accompanied by Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Kovind reached Lucknow on a special flight. He was received by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet colleagues at the airport. Union Minister Uma Bharati too reached Lucknow to welcome Kovind.

“I ditto Nitish Kumar remark that opposition misused Bihar’s daughter Meira Kumar. Kovind is the most suitable candidate and his candidature should not be linked with his caste. He has adequate numbers to be the next President of India,” said Uma Bharti.

Kovind held a meeting with MPs and legislators of BJP and allies at the CM’s residence and appealed them for their votes. Apna Dal and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLAs were present during the meeting.

“After seeking blessings from fatherly figure L.K. Advani, I have come to seek blessings of my mother which is Uttar Pradesh where I was born and brought up,” said Kovind.

Yogi in turn, promised him of tremendous support from Uttar Pradesh. “There was no need for you to come to Lucknow to seek support. You will get maximum votes from Uttar Pradesh,” assured …read more