Digital Desk, July 14: A majority of Shiv Sena MPs announced their support for Draupadi Murmu. Draupadi Murmu is a tribal woman. She is considered as a good candidate for the top constitutional post. Uddhav Thackeray said, ”Shiv Sena will support Draupadi Murmu for the upcoming Presidential elections.’’
Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut, Spokesperson, Shiv Sena said, ”The Shiv Sena does what it thinks is right. In the past also we have extended support to Congress nominee TN Seshan and UPA nominees like Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee. The Sena has the tradition of going beyond politics. We believe in backing people in the national interest.’’
Moreover, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, ”All our MLAs will vote for her under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi.” Notably, the Presidential election will be held on July 18.