Odisha’s BJD to back Jagdeep Dhankhar, NDA’s vice presidential choice
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Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to support Jagdeep Dhankhar, NDA’s vice presidential choice.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has decided to support Jagdeep Dhankhar, the vice presidential choice of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
However, the official confirmation from the ruling BJD is yet to come.
The decision came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a word with Odisha CM and BJD President Naveen Pattnaik on Sunday.
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The BJP on Saturday announced Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhakhar as the NDA's pick to be the next vice-president of India. BJP chief JP Nadda made the announcement after the party's parliamentary board met in Delhi to discuss their choice.
The BJD had earlier confirmed the party's support for Draupadi Murmu, who belongs to Odisha.
