Exporters hail Pranab's selection for the post of President

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SME Times News Bureau | 16 Jun, 2012
Complimenting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as UPA choice for the Presidentship, M. Rafeeque Ahmed, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that he is the most suitable candidate for the highest constitutional post in the country.

Ahmed said, "He has wide and rich experience of working in key Ministeries and his exposure in Commerce, Finance and External affair made him a visionary. Pranab Da as we popularly call him has contributed significantly to exports, which crossed the milestone of USD 300 billion last fiscal."

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Friday announced Pranab Mukherjee as their presidential candidate. The Congress is trying to build a consensus on Mukherjee's name for the post.

Pranab's party, the Congress, expressed hope that all parties would support him.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core group is meeting on Saturday to discuss their candidate for the top constitutional slot, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to meet Sunday.

The Election Commission Saturday issued the notification for the presidential election to be held July 19. The last day for filing nominations is June 30 while candidates can withdraw their nominations by July 4.

Exporters look forward to his elevation to the coveted post of President of the country.