Genre: News > India Election 2009

May 15, 2009: CPI leader A B Bardhan on Friday, in a surprising move, proposed JD (U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's name for the post of Prime Minister.

 

He added that Nitish's demand for special status to Bihar could be accommodated

 

Bardhan also categorically stated that they would not extend support to the Congress.  

 

It was presumed that the Third Front would have no other choice but to support Congress in order to prevent NDA-led BJP from coming to power.

 

Similarly, NCP leader Sangma on Friday had suggested Sharad Pawar's name for PM's post and also sought BJP's support for his proposal.

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Background

Lok Sabha Elections 2009 would be held in five phases on April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 13.

The poll results will be declared on May 16.

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