Meira Kumar appeals to electoral college to vote for her

New Delhi: The joint Opposition candidate Meira Kumar on Sunday issued an appeal to all the members of the electoral college to vote for her in the upcoming Presidential elections. Ms Kumar urged the members of the electoral college to vote as per their inner voice. In a page-long letter, she said, “As a honourable member of the collegium you have the unique privilege to make history. This is that moment when one should heed the inner voice of conscience and set the course of the nation.”

The electoral college for the presidential elections constitutes MPs of both Houses of Parliament and MLAs of State Assemblies.

Ms Kumar added that the office of the President of India was above narrow political interests. She said, “The Constitution recognises the office of the President as being the final touchstone for the passage of laws. It, therefore, cannot function to serve narrow political interests.”

In her letter, she added her qualifications for the post of the President. Earlier, there were comparisons being drawn between the BJP candidate, Ram Nath Kovind, and Ms Kumar.