B Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc’s chosen candidate for Vice-President and a former Supreme Court judge, praised Rahul Gandhi for his ability to mobilize public support and address critical issues. He specifically mentioned Gandhi’s success in prompting the Telangana government to undertake a caste census. Reddy also voiced strong concerns regarding the SIR of the electoral roll in Bihar, highlighting the significance of the right to vote as a fundamental democratic principle. Referring to Rammanohar Lohia’s quote, Reddy emphasized the importance of keeping the streets active. Reddy led the expert group for the Telangana caste census, anticipating the challenges that the study might face. Reddy’s nomination was supported by key figures within the INDIA alliance. The election for the new VP will be held on September 9.
