Seshan calls for conscientious voting

But the quotable quotes for which the man is so famous weren8217;t far behind: 8220;If I win I will move to Rashtrapati Bhavan and if I lose I will reach swargam8221;.

8220;Not interested at all,8221; was his answer when he was asked whether he would accept if he was offered the post of Vice-President. The reason: 8220;I do not think I am senior enough for the post of Vice-President,8221; he said in all humility.

Seshan said several parties had offered to extend him their support in the presidential election. 8220;I will not disclose the names of these parties8221;.

He said he had also sought the support of the Tamil Maanila Congress TMC leader, G K Moopanar and had also spoken to DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi on the phone.8220;I had written 4848 letters 8211; to all MPs, MLAs and MLCs 8211; seeking their support,8221; he said.