The BJP on Sunday authorised party chief J.P. Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consult other political parties for next month's Presidential election.

In a statement, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said, "In view of Presidential election, the BJP has authorised BJP chief J.P. Nadda and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for consulting."

"They will hold consultations with NDA partners, UPA constituents and even Independent Members of Parliament," Singh said.