Ram Nath Kovind, NDA’s nominee for the post of President has preponed his visit to Himachal Pradesh and would now visit the state on July 13 instead of July 14.
The state unit of BJP has convened a meeting of its MlAs on the same day. The meeting of the MlAs will be chaired by leader of opposition and former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal.
UPA’s nominee for the top constitutional post, Meira Kumar is coming to Himachal Pradesh on Jul 9 and 10. And Congress to has called its ClP meet at the official residence of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on July 10.
Despite having an upper hand in the presidential elections, BJP seems to be in no mood to take anything lightly. The party had recently gained support of two independent members in the Himachal Pradesh assembly reducing the majority quotient of Congress in state assembly. Death of Congress cabinet minister Karan Singh will also result in lesser support for Congress nominee from Himachal Pradesh in presidential election.