A lot of people were surprised when the opposition alliance INDIA bloc chose Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, as its choice for Vice President. People see the move as an effort to show that they are fair, honest, and committed to constitutional principles before the very important election.
The ruling NDA’s candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, will be running against Justice Reddy, who is known for making fair decisions and having a good image in the legal community. Radhakrishnan is a strong politician who has been an MP for the BJP twice from Tamil Nadu and is now the Governor of Jharkhand. The NDA government fully supports him.
What the Competition Means
The INDIA bloc’s choice sends a strategic message: the opposition union wants to stress constitutional democracy and trustworthiness. By running a retired Supreme Court judge, the bloc hopes to win over people who care about public office holders being honest and independent.
CP Radhakrishnan, the NDA’s candidate, on the other hand, has been a political leader for decades and has a lot of experience with organizing and running for office. His running for office shows that the alliance in power values political realism and loyalty within its ranks.
Does the INDIA Bloc have a chance in the numbers game?
The reality of the Vice Presidential race is that it comes down to the numbers in the electoral college. People from both Houses of Parliament choose the Vice President. CP Radhakrishnan seems to have a big lead because the NDA has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha and strong backing in the Rajya Sabha.
Political experts think that the nomination of Justice Sudershan Reddy might not make a big difference in the result. However, it does give the INDIA bloc a chance to show that it is the guardian of constitutional morality. The fight is likely to be lopsided in terms of numbers, but for the other side, it has a lot of symbolic value.
What to Look Forward To
Even though the NDA’s candidate is expected to win, the INDIA bloc wants to use the election to make its political message stronger before the 2026 general elections. It remains to be seen if Justice Reddy can turn the fight into a larger discussion about values in public life.
