Justice B. Sudershan Reddy’s First Reaction To Vice Presidential Election Defeat
In a dignified response to the outcome of the Vice Presidential election held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, INDIA bloc candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy has issued a statement. He has acknowledged the verdict of the members of the Parliament in a message after being defeated by Maharashtra Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan.
He wrote, “Today, the MPs have rendered their verdict in the election for the office of the Vice President of India. I humbly accept this outcome with an abiding faith in the democratic processes of our great Republic. This journey has been a profound honour, offering me the opportunity to stand for the values that have guided my life constitutional morality, justice, and the dignity of every individual. Though the result is not in my favour, the larger cause we have collectively sought to advance remains undiminished. The ideological battle continues with ever greater vigour.”
Meanwhile, Reddy expressed deep respect for the democratic process and congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on becoming the new Vice President of India. I wish the Vice President-elect, Shri CP Radhakrishnan, the very best as he embarks upon his tenure,” the former Supreme Court Judge said.
He further shared the following message: “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the leaders of the Opposition parties who made me their joint candidate. Our democracy is strengthened not by victory alone, but by the spirit of dialogue, dissent, and participation. I remain committed, as a citizen, to upholding the ideals of equality, fraternity, and liberty that bind us together. May our Constitution continue to be the guiding light of our national life.”
Opposition vice-presidential candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy writes, “Today, the MPs have rendered their verdict in the election for the office of the Vice President of India. I humbly accept this outcome with an abiding faith in the democratic processes of our great… pic.twitter.com/lfmYXX2xxz
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
Vice President Election Result
Maharashtra Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the new Vice President of India with a total of 452 votes. He defeated the INDIA bloc candidate B. Sudershan Reddy in a closely watched contest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
According to the Election Commission (EC), a total of 767 votes were polled, out of which 752 were found valid and 15 were invalid. The quota set to elect the winner was 377. The NDA’s candidate secured 452 votes, while the INDIA Bloc nominee got 300 votes.
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