B Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc’s candidate for Vice-President and a former Supreme Court judge, lauded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his efforts in engaging with the public and advocating for policy changes. Reddy cited Gandhi’s role in persuading the Telangana government to conduct a caste census as an example. He also expressed concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, warning that challenges to universal adult suffrage pose a serious threat to the Constitution. Reddy quoted Rammanohar Lohia, emphasizing the importance of public engagement. He led an expert group for the Telangana caste census, anticipating potential challenges. The nomination was announced by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who described Reddy as a distinguished jurist. Reddy shared that the office of the Vice President of India is not a political institution and will contest against the ruling NDA’s nominee, CP Radhakrishnan.
