KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has announced her candidacy for the post of Vice President.

Leader Koirala has announced that she will contest the election form the panel led by Prakash Man Singh who is staking a claim for the post of President.

Organizing a press meet this morning, Sujata announced her candidacy from Sky Banquet, the liaison office of leader Singh.

Leader Singh was also present in the press meet on the occasion.