Opposition's Strategy: Reddy Seeks AAP Support for Vice-Presidential Bid

In a crucial move to bolster support for his vice-presidential bid, opposition candidate B Sudarshan Reddy held talks with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday. The meeting unfolded just hours after Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, filed his formal nomination for the upcoming election scheduled for September 9.

Reddy's nomination submission included a strong show of opposition unity, featuring top leaders like Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi. In his statement, Reddy emphasized the election as a fight to uphold the integrity of Parliamentary proceedings and protect institutional independence.

The NDA has countered with its candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, leveraging its clear majority in the electoral college. This election was triggered by the abrupt resignation of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, marking a pivotal moment in India's political landscape.