'Not in Race To Be India's Next President': Nitish Kumar Quells Speculation

Amid speculations over his candidature for the position of president of India, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday, 13 June, stated that he did not seek to contest the upcoming presidential poll.

“I am not in the race to become the country's next president, nor am I going anywhere. Such reports are unfounded and are mere speculations,” Kumar told reporters.

Voting for the next president will be held on 18 July, while counting of votes will be held on 21 July, the Election Commission has announced. President Ram Nath Kovind's five-year term is coming to an end on 24 July.