Chidambaram calls on Karunanidhi

DMK sources remained tight-lipped about the meeting between the two leaders at the CIT Colony residence of Karunanidhi, whose party is a key UPA constituent.

The elections to the posts of President and Vice-President are scheduled on July 19 and August 7 respectively.

The ruling UPA has announced Pranab Mukerhjee and Hamid Ansari as its candidates for the respective posts.