Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Naidu: TDP to Support NDA VP Candidate Radhakrishnan
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has announced it will support the NDA's candidate, C.P. Radhakrishnan, in the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
This decision is due to their commitment to their current alliance.
The opposition, the INDIA bloc, has put forward Justice B Sudershan Reddy as their candidate.
The election is set for September 9, and the TDP believes their alliance is more important than any sentimental reasons for switching support.
This decision shows how political parties sometimes prioritize loyalty to their existing partners.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will support NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan in the VP election.
Naidu cited alliance dharma and political credibility as reasons for supporting Radhakrishnan.
The Opposition INDIA bloc is fielding Justice B Sudershan Reddy for the election.
Naidu dismissed the idea of supporting Reddy due to alliance commitments.
The election is scheduled for September 9.
- Who
- C.P. Radhakrishnan, Justice B Sudershan Reddy, Nara Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- Vice Presidential election.
- When
- September 9
- Where
- India
- Why
- To elect the next Vice President.
TDP/NDA
Opposition
Candidate Support
TDP/NDA
Supports NDA candidate, prioritizing alliance commitments.
Opposition
Supports the opposition candidate
- TDP Position
- Supports C.P. Radhakrishnan
- NDA Candidate
- C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Opposition Candidate
- Justice B. Sudershan Reddy
- Election Date
- September 9
- Key Figure
- Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Sources
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