Opposition meeting scheduled as NDA nominates C P Radhakrishnan for Vice-President post
Opposition Leaders to Meet
The INDIA bloc leaders are set to meet on Monday morning to discuss a joint candidate for the post of Vice-President. The meeting will take place at the office of Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, at 10:15 am.
This meeting comes amid growing anticipation over the opposition’s response to the ruling NDA’s nomination
NDA Nominates C P Radhakrishnan
A day before the opposition meeting, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the second-highest constitutional post in India.
- Radhakrishnan hails from Tamil Nadu, which is scheduled to vote in 2026.
- BJP believes his experience and RSS background may attract broader support, including from opposition parties like the DMK in Tamil Nadu.
- BJP President J P Nadda said the NDA will consult opposition parties to explore consensus for the vice-presidential election.
Opposition Strategy
The Congress-led INDIA bloc had earlier indicated its plan to field a joint ‘non-political’ candidate for the election.
- The meeting on Monday will bring together floor leaders of opposition parties to finalize their strategy.
- Discussions will likely focus on nominating a candidate capable of uniting diverse opposition interests.
Key Dates for Vice-Presidential Election
- Election Date: September 9
- Last Date for Filing Nomination: August 21
- The election was necessitated by the resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar last month.
Takeaways
- INDIA bloc leaders meet to discuss joint vice-presidential candidate.
- NDA nominates C P Radhakrishnan, prompting strategic discussions among opposition parties.
- The election will be held on September 9, with nominations closing August 21.
As the INDIA bloc leaders convene to finalize their joint vice-presidential candidate, political observers are closely watching developments ahead of the September 9 election. The decision is expected to shape the opposition’s strategy and influence alliances across states, highlighting the significance of this high-profile constitutional contest.
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