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This is an archive article published on May 23, 2007
No, not me
After the surprise sprung by the BSP in Uttar Pradesh, speculation has been rife over who would be the UPA candidate for the presidential post.
May 23, 2007 12:00 AM IST
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After the surprise sprung by the BSP in Uttar Pradesh, speculation has been rife over who would be the UPA candidate for the presidential post. But the likely Congress candidates are playing it safe, careful not to upset the boat. Here8217;s their official position, as of now:
8226; 8220;A number of news items have appeared in the past few days on the presidential election. These are speculative in nature8230; My role in the party and Government is decided by the Congress leadership. Whatever responsibilities are assigned to me, I try to discharge those to the best of my capabilities8230;. Any speculation in this matter should be avoided.8221;
Pranab Mukherjee, External Affairs Minister
8226; 8220;Don8217;t be in a fool8217;s paradise. I don8217;t know anything8221;
A K Antony, Defence Minister
8226; 8220;I did ring up Mayawati but it was just a courtesy call to congratulate her on her election victory and nothing more. The party high command will take a decision on the issue.8221;
N D Tiwari, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister
8226; 8220;I have left the decision to Sonia Gandhi. My life is an open book, I have half a century of public service behind me. Contrary to public perception that I am a Hindu fundamentalist, I launched the Virat Hindu Samaj, a neo-Vedanta philosophy, which interprets vedanta concepts and principles for the 21st century. Today, I am relaxed, and look forward to more years to serve society.8221;
Karan Singh, Senior Congress leader
For updates, watch this space8230;
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