Vice-Presidential election kicks off; PM Modi casts first vote

September 9, 2025 11:03 AM

Vice-Presidential election kicks off; PM Modi casts first vote

The Vice-Presidential election commenced on Tuesday at the New Parliament Building in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote. Soon after voting, PM Modi said on X, “Voted in the 2025 Vice President election.” The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has fielded Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, who faces the INDIA bloc’s nominee, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy. The polling is scheduled from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Union Ministers Kiren Rijij...

INDIA bloc names Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as Vice Presidential candidate

August 19, 2025 3:08 PM

INDIA bloc names Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as Vice Presidential candidate

The INDIA bloc on Tuesday named former Supreme Court Judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi after a meeting of the alliance. Justice Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. “He will file his nomination on August 21. Tomorrow, all opposition MPs are meeting in the Central Hall at 1 pm,” Kharge said. TMC MP Derek O’Brien con...