BJP may field Najma

8220;If the UPA-Left and the UNPA field their candidates, we cannot sit and watch silently. We will have to put up a fight,8221; the leader said.

Heptullah, a former Congress leader who switched loyalty to the BJP in 2004, could be a likely choice for the vice-presidential candidacy, the BJP leader remarked.

8220;Najma can be a likely choice. But there is no final decision as yet. We will meet our allies later this week to discuss the issue,8221; he added.

The BJP believes the Left-backed ruling alliance may name someone staunchly opposed to it as the candidate for the vice-president8217;s post.