"Congratulations to Pranab Da. I have no doubt he will make an excellent President and I'm pleased to have been able to commit (National Conference) NC's support," Omar wrote on micro-blogging site twitter.Com.
"For what it's worth I hope former President Kalam does not fall prey to the petty politics being played out. I hope he doesn't contest," he said.
Expressing surprise over the stance taken by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Omar said "how on earth will Mamata explain opposing a Bengali for President?"
