Here's a new twist in the race to Raisina Hill, one that seems to add to Pranab Mukherjee's chances for the top job. According to the sources, speaker Meira Kumar, who was favoured by Mamata Banerjee has dropped out of the race. The Congress is now likely to focus on bringing Mamata round to Pranab Mukherjee's candidature, the key to his name being put forward. Mukherjee also already has the support of allies like the DMK.

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