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The Vice Presidential election is underway with NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan holding a significant numerical advantage. He is expected to receive 427 votes from MPs, comfortably above the required majority mark of 391. Opposition candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy has support from 354 MPs across both houses of Parliament. Several regional parties including BJD, BRS and SAD have decided to abstain from voting in this election.

Key Points: NDA CP Radhakrishnan Leads VP Election With 427 Expected Votes

  • NDA candidate expected to receive 293 Lok Sabha votes
  • Likely to get 134 Rajya Sabha votes support
  • Opposition candidate backed by 354 MPs total
  • BJD, BRS and SAD parties abstaining from voting
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Vice President Election: Numbers favour NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan, 427 likely to vote in favour

NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan holds strong lead with 427 expected votes in Vice Presidential election, well above majority mark of 391 needed for victory.

"NDA has more numbers in the election today. We will definitely win - BJP MP Ananta Nayak"

New Delhi, September 9

As the stage is set for the Vice Presidential election on Tuesday, NDA's candidate CP Radhakrishnan has an edge with 427 MPs, well above the majority mark of 391, supporting him for the post.

A BJP leader had said that the NDA candidate is expected to garner at least 427 votes.

In the Lok Sabha, Radhakrishnan is expected to receive 293 votes and 134 votes are likely to be cast in his favour in the Rajya Sabha.

The Opposition's candidate, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, is backed by 354 MPs, with 249 in the Lower House and 105 in the Upper House of the Parliament.

Currently, the Parliament comprises 781 members, including 542 in the Lok Sabha with one seat vacant and 239 in the Rajya Sabha with five seats vacant.

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

Meanwhile, the BJP MPs have expressed confidence in CP Radhakrishnan's win. BJP MP Ananta Nayak said the NDA candidate will win the poll as the alliance has a bigger number than the Opposition.

Nayak told ANI, "NDA has more numbers in the election today. We will definitely win, and CP Radhakrishnan will definitely become the Vice President of the country."

BJP MP Pradeep Purohit said that more than 422 MPs are backing Radhakrishnan.

"Our candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, must win. There is no doubt, as our numbers in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha are more than 422. So, we expect more votes from other parties also. There is a possibility that there will be cross-voting in favour of our candidate," Pradeep Purohit said.

BJP MP Rambhai Mokariya stated, "We are very hopeful. Our candidate will win. CP Radhakrishnan will win 100 per cent. At 8 am, all MPs of Gujarat and Goa will gather at the residence of Mansukh Mandaviya. We will vote at 10 am. We will ensure he wins with a thumping majority. The opposition candidate is not going to win."

Earlier today, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty and other MPs of the NDA arrived at the residence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Voting will begin at 10 am at the Parliament, while the results will be declared at 5 pm today.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see BJD, BRS and SAD abstaining. This shows the fragmented nature of opposition politics in India. The VP election process is always fascinating to watch!
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Priya S
While the numbers favor NDA, I hope the Vice President maintains impartiality and works as a bridge between government and opposition. That's the real test of leadership 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The confidence shown by BJP MPs is understandable given their numbers. However, cross-voting possibilities could make things interesting. Indian politics always has surprises!
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Aditya G
Good to see the democratic process working smoothly. The Vice President plays a crucial role in maintaining parliamentary decorum. Hope the new VP continues that tradition 👍
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Nisha Z
While the outcome seems predictable, I wish there was more discussion about the candidates' vision for the role rather than just numbers game. The VP position deserves more substantive debate.

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