NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge and INDIA bloc’s vice presidential candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers in Parliament in the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge , Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Speaking briefly to reporters Reddy said, "...I will definitely speak with you after filing nomination...Program is simple, I am going to the Returning Officer to submit my nomination paper..."
Leaders from various INDIA bloc paries are expected to accompany him during the filing, which is scheduled for 11.30 am. He will contest against the NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan .
NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and several other leaders of the alliance were also present.
"...I will definitely speak with you after filing nomination...Program is simple, I am going to the Returning Officer to submit my nomination paper..." Reddy told reporters while leaving for the Returning Officer’s office. Leaders from various INDIA bloc parties were present during the filing, which was scheduled at 11:30 am. He will contest against NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing INDIA bloc members at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, said Reddy’s nomination reflects the opposition’s commitment to fairness and democratic values. "In Parliament, we have seen a growing trend of stifling opposition voices. We are repeatedly denied the opportunity to raise matters of vital public concern in the House. To resist and decisively act against these transgressions in Parliament, the nation needs an exemplary, impartial justice B. Sudershan Reddy as the Vice-President of India. His nomination represents our collective resolve to defend and uphold the democratic ideals that define India," Kharge said.
"Reddy's life and work reflect the spirit of our Constitution, a commitment to fairness, compassion, and the empowerment of every citizen," he added.
The Election Commission has announced that polling for the Vice Presidential election will take place on September 9, with counting of votes scheduled for the same day. The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while withdrawals can be made until August 25. The Vice Presidential post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21 citing health reasons.
The Vice President is elected by an electoral college comprising MPs from both Houses of Parliament. The election is conducted under Articles 64 and 68 of the Constitution, as per the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. Article 66(1) specifies that the VP is elected by proportional representation through a single transferable vote, with voting by secret ballot.
Speaking briefly to reporters Reddy said, "...I will definitely speak with you after filing nomination...Program is simple, I am going to the Returning Officer to submit my nomination paper..."
Leaders from various INDIA bloc paries are expected to accompany him during the filing, which is scheduled for 11.30 am. He will contest against the NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan .
#WATCH | INDIA alliance Vice-Presidential nominee, former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy files his nomination in the presence of Congress president-Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi.… pic.twitter.com/CbvvmIhg9L
— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2025
NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and several other leaders of the alliance were also present.
"...I will definitely speak with you after filing nomination...Program is simple, I am going to the Returning Officer to submit my nomination paper..." Reddy told reporters while leaving for the Returning Officer’s office. Leaders from various INDIA bloc parties were present during the filing, which was scheduled at 11:30 am. He will contest against NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing INDIA bloc members at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, said Reddy’s nomination reflects the opposition’s commitment to fairness and democratic values. "In Parliament, we have seen a growing trend of stifling opposition voices. We are repeatedly denied the opportunity to raise matters of vital public concern in the House. To resist and decisively act against these transgressions in Parliament, the nation needs an exemplary, impartial justice B. Sudershan Reddy as the Vice-President of India. His nomination represents our collective resolve to defend and uphold the democratic ideals that define India," Kharge said.
"Reddy's life and work reflect the spirit of our Constitution, a commitment to fairness, compassion, and the empowerment of every citizen," he added.
The Election Commission has announced that polling for the Vice Presidential election will take place on September 9, with counting of votes scheduled for the same day. The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while withdrawals can be made until August 25. The Vice Presidential post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21 citing health reasons.
The Vice President is elected by an electoral college comprising MPs from both Houses of Parliament. The election is conducted under Articles 64 and 68 of the Constitution, as per the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. Article 66(1) specifies that the VP is elected by proportional representation through a single transferable vote, with voting by secret ballot.
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