JD(U) criticises Oppn over VP pick; Tejashwi reaffirms support for Sudershan Reddy
Vice-Presidential Election Heats Up in New Delhi
Voting is underway for the Vice-Presidential election in New Delhi, and the political drama is in full swing. Parties from the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc are firing verbal shots at each other, both claiming they’ll come out on top. The NDA insists it has the numbers to win easily, while opposition leaders are pushing hard for their candidate and banking on some surprise support from other parties.
JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar didn’t hold back when he slammed the opposition’s strategy. Talking to , he said, "The NDA wanted everyone to back a single candidate for a smooth Vice-Presidential election, but the opposition wouldn’t play ball. Their pick, B. Sudershan Reddy, is out there seeking blessings from Lalu Yadav—who can’t even vote! Why not meet Tejashwi Yadav or Manoj Jha instead? This shows the opposition’s true colors. The NDA will win this hands down today."
Tejashwi Yadav from the RJD fired back strongly, standing firm behind their candidate. "Our whole party backs B. Sudershan Reddy 100%. He’s a respected former judge with solid credentials that match our values," Yadav declared, highlighting the INDIA bloc’s full support in this high-stakes Vice-Presidential election.
The election kicked off at 10 a.m. in the swanky New Parliament Building and runs until 5 p.m., with vote counting starting at 6 p.m. It’s a straight fight between NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, and the opposition’s B. Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge. This Vice-Presidential election is a big deal in India’s constitutional setup, deciding who’ll be the country’s next second-in-command.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed up early to cast his vote and shared a quick update on X: "Voted in the 2025 Vice President election." Even former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda made the effort, rolling in on a wheelchair despite his age and health issues. Everyone from across the political spectrum praised his determination.
A few parties like BJD chose to sit this one out by abstaining, but the NDA still has the edge with its strong hold in the 781-member electoral college for the Vice-Presidential election. That said, the opposition isn’t giving up—they’re hoping for some "conscience votes" or cross-voting to shake things up. As India waits eagerly, the results of this intense Vice-Presidential election could drop later tonight, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
