Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has emerged as a top contender in the country's presidential election, sparking speculation over potential successors should he get the top job. Several politicians and bureaucrats are said to be in the running, though there's no word yet from the government or Congress party, which leads the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition. The decision could come as early as next week.

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