Punjab is facing one of its worst disasters. Almost one-third of the state is under water. Farmland has been destroyed, homes submerged, and thousands displaced. SAD called it a “man-made tragedy” caused by government negligence.

Harsimrat Kaur, Bathinda MP and the party’s only voice in Parliament, said neither government helped Punjab in any meaningful way. She added that leaders failed to stand with the people during the crisis.

In a post on X, SAD said people in Punjab are angry and upset. The party noted that the Centre continues with the Vice-Presidential poll while Punjabis suffer. To show solidarity, SAD announced its boycott.

Other parties have also stepped back. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is skipping the election, citing poor support for Telangana farmers. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has chosen to remain neutral, keeping distance from both NDA and INDIA bloc.

The contest is between Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy, supported by INDIA bloc, and NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan. The Vice-President’s post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons.

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BJP president JP Nadda will host a dinner for MPs on September 6 at 7 pm. The next day, on September 7, a workshop will begin at 9 am and run till evening.

The BJP letter to MPs also mentions the second day of the workshop. It will continue on September 8 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium inside the Parliament complex.

Later that evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all NDA MPs at his residence. These events are aimed at unity and election readiness.

On September 9, members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will vote. Their decision will elect India’s new Vice-President.

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