New Delhi: The voting process for the Vice Presidential election concluded today at 5 PM, with members of both Houses of Parliament casting their ballots to choose the next Vice President of India. The counting of votes is scheduled to begin after 6 PM, with results expected later this evening.
Vice Presidential Election Between C P Radhakrishnan and B Sudershan Reddy
The contest is between NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc nominee and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy. The election has garnered significant political attention, with both camps making strong appeals to lawmakers.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Casts First Vote
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first Member of Parliament to cast his vote in the election, followed by senior leaders across party lines. Members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participated in the crucial voting process.
Counting and Results Expected Tonight
According to the Election Commission’s schedule, counting of votes will commence after 6 PM. The process is expected to be swift, and the new Vice President of India is likely to be declared by late evening.
Significance of the Vice Presidential Election
The Vice President holds a key constitutional position, serving as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This election comes at a crucial time, with both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc looking to assert their political influence in Parliament.
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