New Delhi sources have stated Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who is the former governor of West Bengal has managed to win support of his long time friend Naveen Patnaik, current Chief Minister of Odissa. Patnaik led BJD (Biju Janatha Dal, the ruling party of Odissa, is the biggest party in state with around 28 parliament members and 1 independent member supporting them.
Meanwhile when speaking to the media on Tuesday, CM Naveen declared his party's complete support to Congress man Gopalakrishna Gandhi. The 14th CM of Odissa said 'They both are friends even before entering politics and their party would stand by him in Vice President Polls'.
Moreover on other hand, Bihar Chief Minister Nithish Kumar is also likely to deliver a shock to BJP by declaring support to Gandhi, which was not the case for presidential polls. But, Telugu parties TRS, TDP and YSRCP have vowed their party's vote for Mr.Naidu. Although Venkaiah Naidu's victory is quite inevitable, due to the latest developments his majority could take a beating.
