NDA names Jaswant Singh as its vice-presidential candidate

New Delhi - 16 July 2012: TheNDAhas decided to field senior BJP leaderJaswant Singhfor the post ofVice-President.

The name of Jaswant Singh was finalised and announced after a meeting of the coalition here on Monday morning.

Announcing the name of Jaswant Singh, LK Advani said the NDA had decided not to give a walkover to the UPA.

Jaswant Singh will challenge UPA's nominee Hamid Ansari, who has been nominated by the UPA for a second term in office.

Reacting to his nomination, Jaswant Singh said he is honoured.