Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, decided to side with the Narendra Modi government and backed Ram Nath Kovind for President.
The Chief Minister will meet his party colleagues including Sharad Yadav and formally announce that they will not support the opposition.
Mr Kumar reportedly conveyed to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi about the decision and partner Lalu Yadav after the BJP declared Mr Kovind as its nominee.
Mr Kovind, 71, who is a Dalit, was Governor of Bihar till the BJP chose him as its surprise nominee for President.
Chief Minister Kumar has praised Mr Kovind substantially for serving as an impartial Governor.
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