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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hinted at the numerical challenge facing opposition parties in the Vice Presidential election. The NDA expressed strong confidence in their candidate CP Radhakrishnan's victory. Both alliances conducted mock polls to ensure their MPs avoid invalid voting mistakes. Meanwhile, two regional parties decided to abstain from the election entirely.

Key Points: Shashi Tharoor on VP Election Count as NDA Confident of Victory

  • Tharoor acknowledges numerical disadvantage for Opposition in VP race
  • NDA's Baghel confident CP Radhakrishnan will become Vice President
  • Both sides conduct mock polls to prevent invalid voting
  • BJD and BRS parties decide to abstain from VP election
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You know how count is going on...: Shashi Tharoor ahead of VP election

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor comments on VP election numbers while NDA expresses confidence in CP Radhakrishnan's victory. Opposition holds mock polls to avoid invalid votes.

"You know how the count is going on, what can I say? - Shashi Tharoor"

New Delhi, September 9

Ahead of the elections for the Vice President of India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that Opposition MPs will cast their votes, but there is a difference in numbers between the NDA and the Opposition parties.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Shashi Tharoor said, "See, we will cast our votes. These elections are important. You know how the count is going on, what can I say?"

Meanwhile, Union Minister SP Singh Baghel expressed confidence in NDA's candidate CP Radhakrishnan and said that he will be the next Vice President of India.

Speaking to ANI, Baghel said, "Both candidates and their supporters are ready. NDA has more count, and Radhakrishnan will become the Vice-President. We will vote in his favour, and the NDA will win. We will congratulate him and he will run the proceedings of the House smoothly... Everything will be cleared by the evening."

Ahead of the Vice Presidential contest on Tuesday, the NDA has expressed confidence in the victory of its candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, and the Opposition parties are rallying in support of their candidate, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy.

Both the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and Opposition parties held mock polls ahead of the crucial day, telling the MPs to be cautious in exercising their franchise lest their vote be invalid.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the candidature of CP Radhakrishnan has generated immense enthusiasm all across, and people believe he will be an excellent Vice President.

"Participated in the NDA meeting in Delhi, attended by MPs across the NDA family. The candidature of Thiru CP Radhakrishnan has generated immense enthusiasm all across. People believe that he will be an excellent Vice President, who will enrich the office with his wisdom and insights," he said in a post on X.

The INDIA bloc held a mock drill to reduce the risk of invalid ballots.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai said all important issues were considered for tomorrow's Vice Presidential election. "The entire opposition is united. A mock poll was conducted for the Vice Presidential election... Even small details were explained so that no mistake happens," he told ANI later.

Meanwhile, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have decided to abstain from the Vice Presidential elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
Mock polls are actually a good practice. Last election many votes got wasted due to technical errors. At least they're being careful this time!
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Arjun K
Why are BJD and BRS abstaining? This is an important constitutional position. Every MP should participate in such elections, regardless of political differences.
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Sarah B
CP Radhakrishnan seems like a qualified candidate. Hope whoever wins maintains the dignity of the office and works for the nation's progress.
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Vikram M
Tharoor's "you know how the count is going on" says it all! Opposition knows it's fighting a losing battle but still going through the motions. That's democracy for you.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how Indian parliamentary elections work. The Vice President plays a crucial role as Rajya Sabha Chairman. Hope the process remains fair and transparent.

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