New Delhi: Making an emotional appeal to members of Parliament (MPs) and members of legislative assembly (MLAs), opposition presidential candidate Meira Kumar on Sunday urged them to cast their votes with their “inner conscience”. She also said the president’s post cannot be used for narrow political interests. Taking a leaf from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s appeal made during the 1974 presidential election in favour of V.V. Kumar said during her public life, she has been inspired by the example set by the founding fathers of India, regardless of their political affiliations. Kumar said the president takes an oath to “protect and defend the constitution—the backbone of Indian democracy”.

Source: Mint June 25, 2017 15:17 UTC