Opposition Chooses B Sudershan Reddy for Vice-Presidential Polls: An Ideological Battle

Former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy has been nominated as the joint candidate by the Opposition for the upcoming vice-presidential elections, aiming to challenge the ruling NDA. Known for his distinguished legal career and support for social justice, Reddy's candidacy is seen as an ideological battle.

In a significant political move, former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy has been named the joint candidate of the Opposition for the vice-presidential elections, scheduled for September 9. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced the decision, terming it an 'ideological battle' against the ruling administration.

Arriving in the national capital to a warm reception from opposition MPs, Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. Kharge highlighted Reddy's esteemed legal career and his commitment to social justice as the driving force behind this consensus among opposition parties, marking a 'big achievement for democracy'.

The opposition's move aims to leverage Reddy's reputation as a jurist and his southern Indian heritage to counter the NDA's candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu. This election is shaping up to be a South versus South contest, with strategic implications for regional parties in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

(With inputs from agencies.)