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Ex-Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to be NDA's Vice President candidate: Sources
By: TP News
Date: 7/2/2022 5:11:16 PM
Punjab:Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh is likely to be NDA’s candidate for the Vice President’s post, suggested sources on Saturday.
The ex-CM, who had cut his ties with Congress claiming he was "humiliated" last year, is currently in London for a back surgery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Singh after his surgery earlier.
While the last day for filing the nomination papers is July 19, the election for this key constitutional post will take place on August 6. Current Vice President Venkaiah Naidu's term will end on August 10.