Voting began at 10 AM inside Parliament House, while counting will take place at 6 PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to vote, followed by senior ministers and MPs. Kharge was seen exchanging greetings with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during the process.

The Congress-backed candidate, former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, is facing off against the NDA nominee, former Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan. NDA allies such as the TDP and JDU have pledged support, giving Radhakrishnan a clear numerical edge. According to estimates, 424 MPs are likely to back him, crossing the majority mark of 391.

Parties like the BJD, BRS, and SAD have decided to stay away from the election. Meanwhile, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of treating its former Vice President with a “use-and-throw” approach.

This election follows the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21 due to health concerns.

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Reddy, currently in Rajahmundry Central Jail as a remand prisoner, must return to custody on September 11. The court made it clear that the bail applies only for his participation in the electoral process.

The Vice President election is set for September 9, with results expected the same evening. The YSR Congress Party has already pledged its support to the NDA candidate.

The court’s order gives Reddy a brief break from jail but adds pressure as the case continues. The decision carries both political and legal weight, highlighting the close link between judicial proceedings and electoral politics in Andhra Pradesh.

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On the other hand, the NDA has fielded Radhakrishnan as its candidate, who submitted his nomination in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.

The Vice-Presidential election is scheduled to take place on September 9, and political observers anticipate a keen contest between the ruling NDA and the INDI bloc. With both alliances putting forward strong candidates, the election is set to become another significant test of strength and unity between the ruling coalition and the opposition camp at the national level.

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