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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first to cast his vote in Tuesday's Vice Presidential elections. He's also hosting a dinner for NDA MPs to strengthen alliance unity ahead of the crucial vote. The election features a direct contest between NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's Justice B Sudershan Reddy. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation during the Monsoon Session, creating the vacancy.

Key Points: PM Modi First Voter Vice Presidential Polls NDA Dinner

  • PM Modi hosting dinner for NDA MPs to ensure coordination before voting
  • Direct contest between NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA's Justice Reddy
  • Election follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing health reasons
  • VP elected by MPs through proportional representation system
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cast first vote in Vice Presidential polls: Sources

PM Modi to cast first vote in VP election, hosts NDA unity dinner. Direct contest between NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's Justice Reddy.

"Such interactions have always proven fruitful in strengthening unity and nurturing bonds within the alliance. - Senior NDA Leader"

New Delhi, September 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first voter to cast his vote in the Vice Presidential Elections on Tuesday. PM Modi will cast his vote along with Punjab and Haryana MPs, sources said on Monday.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ram Mohan Naidu and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde have been appointed as election agents for the Vice Presidential polls.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on September 8, a day before the Vice-Presidential election on September 9, according to a senior NDA leader.

According to a senior NDA leader, "PM Modi will host a dinner for NDA MPs on the eve of the vice-presidential election. Such interactions have always proven fruitful in strengthening unity and nurturing bonds within the alliance."

The leader further added, "While our candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, enjoys the full support of all NDA partners, the dinner will help ensure complete coordination and unity among MPs during the voting."

Earlier on July 21, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing health reasons, leaving the seat of Vice President vacant. Hence, an election was scheduled on September 9 for the post, which will witness a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, backed by the INDIA bloc, and the NDA's nominee, CP Radhakrishnan. (ANI).

The Vice Presidential post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 21, citing health reasons.The VP is elected by an electoral college, which consists of MPs from both houses of Parliament.

The elections of the Vice President are governed by the provisions under Articles 64 and 68 of the Constitution. The Election Commission notifies the VP polls by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

As per Article 66(1) of the Constitution of India, the election of the Vice President shall be held by the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote, and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The dinner meeting before elections shows good strategy. Unity in NDA is crucial for smooth functioning of the government.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the democratic process, I hope the election remains fair and transparent. The Vice President's role is constitutional, not political.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how Indian democracy functions. The proportional representation system seems quite sophisticated for such elections.
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Vikram M
CP Radhakrishnan is a good candidate with extensive experience. Hope he gets elected and serves the nation well!
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Karthik V
The Vice President's role is often underestimated. They chair the Rajya Sabha and step in when President is unavailable. Important constitutional position!
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Michael C
Fascinating to see the democratic processes in India. The secret ballot system ensures MPs can vote according to their conscience.

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