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NDA's Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishan has appointed key alliance partners as his polling agents for Tuesday's election. He faces opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy in a numbers game that favors the ruling coalition. Radhakrishan expressed confidence in victory after prayers at Delhi's Ram Mandir, calling it a win for Indian nationalism. The election results are expected to be declared later today after evening vote counting.

Key Points: CP Radhakrishan Appoints TDP Ram Mohan Naidu JD-U Sanjay Jha Polling Agents

  • NDA candidate expected to receive 427 votes well above majority mark
  • Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy backed by 354 MPs across both houses
  • TDP and JD(U) alliance partners formally supporting Radhakrishan's candidacy
  • BJD BRS and SAD parties abstaining from Vice Presidential elections
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VP elections: CP Radhakrishan appoints TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu, JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha as his polling agents

NDA VP candidate CP Radhakrishan appoints TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu and JD(U)'s Sanjay Kumar Jha as polling agents for Tuesday's Vice Presidential election against opposition's B Sudershan Reddy.

"It is going to be a big victory for Indian nationalism - CP Radhakrishan"

New Delhi, September 9

National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishan has appointed Telegu Desam Party leader and Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha as his polling agents for the upcoming elections on Tuesday.

Both the TDP and JD(U), both NDA alliance partners, have earlier expressed support for Radkhakrishan.

The Vice Presidential election is scheduled to be held today, with the voting to begin before noon. The counting of votes will also take place in the evening today.

Radkhakrishan will be facing off against retired Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy, who has been named as the joint opposition candidate for the Vice President's post.

However, numbers favour Radhakrishan, as he is expected to receive around 427 votes, well above the majority mark of 391. In contrast, the INDIA bloc hopes for cross voting to defeat the NDA candidate. INDIA bloc candidate B Sudhershan Reddy is backed by 354 MPs, with 249 in the Lower House and 105 in the Upper House.

Earlier today, the NDA candidate offered prayers at Shree Ram Mandir in Delhi's Lodhi Road, and expressed confidence in winning the elections, saying that it will be a "big victory for Indian nationalism."

"The elections are taking place. It is going to be a big victory for Indian nationalism. We are all one, we will be one and we want India to become 'Viksit Bharat'," the NDA nominee told reporters.

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.

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.

Between just the Bharatiya Janata Party, TDP, and JD(U), Radkhakrishan is expected to receive a total of 278 votes from Lok Sabha, and 108 in Rajya Sabha.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support the NDA candidate, I wish there was more excitement around VP elections. Most people don't even know what the Vice President does compared to other constitutional positions.
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Suresh O
The mathematics is clear - 427 votes against required 391. Opposition should accept reality rather than hoping for cross-voting. Democracy means accepting majority decision.
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Anjali F
Interesting that BJD, BRS and SAD are abstaining. Shows some regional parties want to maintain distance from both NDA and INDIA bloc. Smart political positioning!
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Michael C
The Vice President's role as Chairman of Rajya Sabha is crucial for maintaining parliamentary decorum. Hope whoever wins maintains the dignity of the office.
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Kavya N
CP Radhakrishnan visiting Ram Mandir before elections shows his cultural roots. The Vice President should represent India's spiritual heritage along with constitutional values. 🙏

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