Presidential Election 2017: BJP picks Ram Nath Kovind, divided Opposition may field candidate; here is all you need to know financialexpress.com

Presidential Election 2017: BJP on Monday announced Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as its nominee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Kovind last night, heaped praised on him saying he was sure that the former BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha chief will make an exceptional President of India and continue to be a strong voice for the poor, downtrodden and marginalised. Political observers have termed the move as a surprise one. The move has certainly put the opposition in a fix over extending their support