RJD MLAs to cast first preferential vote for Pranab

Talking to reporters here after the meeting, which was presided over by RJD leader Rabri Devi, Leader of Opposition in

the state assembly Abdul Bari Siddiqui said the the MLAs were asked not to give their second preference vote to any other candidate.

Excepting for Ramanand Yadav and Lalit Yadav, a total 20 MLAs of the party attended the meeting.

Siddiqui said the two MLAs did not attend the meeting as they were away with prior permission.

He also appealed to all the political parties to ensure victory for Mukherjee.