Jul 17, 2017 09:18:18 (IST)
Meira Kumar's candidature was announced by the Opposition only after the ruling NDA had named its candidate; Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice of a Dalit candidate was seen as a masterstroke to divide the opposition and keep allies together.

(Photo: Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind with Prime Minister Narendra Modi)

(Photo: Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind with Prime Minister Narendra Modi)