The Congress has almost made up its mind to nominate Vyricherla Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo for the Vice President's post.
Deo is presently the minister for tribal affairs in the United Progressive Alliance.
The UPA leadership is seeking the support of Janata Dal-United and Shiv Sena for Deo.
If back-channel efforts succeed, there is an indication that his name would be formally announced this week, sources said.
The UPA reportedly does not want to approach the Trinamool Congress or Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party.
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