Vice Presidential Election: NDA Confident of Victory as Radhakrishnan Faces Sudershan Reddy

The stage is set for the Vice Presidential election, scheduled for Tuesday. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has expressed strong confidence in the victory of its candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, while opposition parties are uniting in support of their nominee, Justice B Sudershan Reddy. With a clear majority in the electoral college and backing from other parties, the NDA anticipates an easy win. Voting will take place in Parliament, with results expected in the evening. Prior to the election, both the NDA and opposition parties conducted mock polls to guide MPs on proper voting procedures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed enthusiasm for Radhakrishnan’s candidacy, anticipating his enriching contribution to the office. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is confident Radhakrishnan will receive even more votes than the NDA’s strength suggests, citing potential support from other MPs. The Prime Minister addressed NDA MPs, highlighting recent parliamentary bills and emphasizing the importance of a self-reliant India. The INDIA bloc held a mock drill to minimize invalid ballots. Parties like Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and BRS have announced their abstention from the election, citing specific reasons.