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...

Vice-Presidential election today: NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan pitted against INDIA bloc’s Sudershan Reddy

September 9, 2025 10:03 AM

Vice-Presidential election today: NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan pitted against INDIA bloc’s Sudershan Reddy

The election for the office of Vice-President of India is being held today, with polling scheduled from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the New Parliament Building in New Delhi. 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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to cast the first vote. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shin...