Vice-presidential candidate from the Janata Samajbadi Party Pramila Yadav has announced withdrawal of her candidacy.

Issuing a statement on Monday, Yadav said she will be supporting Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav of her party in the election.

Pramila’s candidacy, however, can’t be withdrawn officially as Election Commission on Sunday published the final list of candidates for the vice-presidential election.

Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, who was actively engaged in various movements and struggles, is a capable and worthy candidate for the post of Vice President, she said in the statement.

The final list published by the commission includes Asta Laxmi Shakya from the CPN-UML, Pramila Yadav and Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav from the Janata Samajbadi Party, and Mamata Jha from the Janamat Party.

The election for a new Vice President is scheduled for March 17.