New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that his party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is unlikely to support Congress's candidate for the Presidential poll.
Speaking to Karan Thapar on Devil's Advocate, he said he will hold wider consultations before reaching a consensus on the candidate in the party.
On consultations with various parties, he said, "I would say that its possible. It seems more than likely that we will hold consultations. Consultation is required within the party. Personally I speak it would seen difficult," he said.
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