All partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has welcomed the announcement of Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA’s vice-presidential candidate and pledged full support to his candidature.
Meanwhile, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy received a phone call on Monday from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who sought the party’s backing for Radhakrishnan in the upcoming vice-presidential election.
According to party sources, Jagan assured Rajnath singh that he would first consult YSRCP leaders before taking a final decision on extending support. The YSRCP currently holds seven seats in the Rajya Sabha and four seats in the Lok Sabha, making its support potentially significant in a closely contested election.
In recent years, the YSRCP has largely been cooperative with the NDA government on key legislative matters. The party voted in favor of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), opposed the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the abrogation of Article 370. However, it opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighting a selective approach to national policies.
With the BJP keen on securing wide support, all eyes are now on Jagan’s decision, which could influence the political narrative surrounding the vice-presidential poll.
