Radhakrishnan vs. Sudershan Reddy: Battle Lines Drawn in Vice Presidential Race

Tuesday’s Vice Presidential election pits the NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan against the opposition’s Justice B Sudershan Reddy. The NDA is projecting a comfortable win, backed by its majority in the electoral college. The election will be held in Parliament, with the announcement of results anticipated later in the day. Mock polls were conducted by both the NDA and opposition to educate MPs on the voting process. Prime Minister Modi shared his conviction that Radhakrishnan will be an excellent Vice President. Rijiju stated his belief that Radhakrishnan will garner more votes than the NDA’s existing support, revealing that many MPs may vote for him. Modi addressed NDA MPs, discussing recent parliamentary achievements and the vision for a self-reliant India. The INDIA bloc organized a mock drill to avoid invalid votes. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai emphasized the opposition’s unity, with a mock poll held. The BJD and BRS parties will abstain from the election, with the BRS citing the government’s failure to address urea shortages as the reason for its protest.