Jaya appeals political parties to support Sangma
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today appealed political parties to ‘rise above political considerations,’ and support former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma to the job of President. In a statement, she said, “I now appeal to all political parties to rise above political considerations and support Sangma and ensure that he becomes the next President of India.”
Jayalalithaa on Thursday said that Sangma “not only belongs to a tribal community but is also eminently qualified to be the President of our great nation.” “During the past 60 years of the Republic of India, while eminent personalities belonging to various communities and diverse walks of life have graced the office of the Rashtrapati, no one belonging to a tribal community has had the opportunity so far,” she said.