New Delhi: The BJP expects cross-voting from opposition ranks, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, in favour of NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind. Mulayam, a Lok Sabha MP, had expressed his support for Kovind after he was declared the NDA's candidate. More From Livemint »The recent meetings of Shivpal, who is opposed to the leadership of party president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has fuelled speculation about his future move. BJP officials involved with the Kovind's campaign said they expected some lawmakers from the SP to vote for him. Though opposition parties are in much stronger position in Bihar but the fissure in their ranks after chief minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar's support to Kovind has made things fluid.

Source: Mint July 02, 2017 07:41 UTC