NEW DELHI: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam has said that he will not contest the Presidential election 2012 to be held on July 19. The BJP on Monday made several efforts to persuade Kalam to contest for the top post. Sudheendra Kulkarni was sent as a emissary to him. Later, Advani called him up to convince him.
On Friday before UPA announced its Presidential candidate, Kalam had said that he will take reight decision at right time.
"It is a good idea, will take right decision at right time," APJ Abdul Kalam told reporters on his name being suggested for President.
TV news channels report, Kalam is being pressurised by several political parties to contest polls.
After being snubbed by the UPA, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is still keen on Kalam's name for Presidential poll.
After UPA announced its decision to back Pranab, Mamata Banerjee said the game is not over yet.
"I have said. I won't say anything more. In my life, I do what I say and if someone thinks the game is over, it's not that", she told reporters.
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