Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Telangana CM Recommends Dattatreya for Vice President Post
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, thinks a BJP leader named Bandaru Dattatreya should be the next Vice President of India.
He believes the BJP should give Dattatreya the job to make up for past times when Telugu-speaking leaders were not given high positions.
Reddy also mentioned that he will ask his party, Congress, to think about supporting this idea.
This all comes after the current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, left his position.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy suggested Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President.
Reddy believes the BJP should 'amend its mistake' of slighting Telugu-speaking leaders.
Reddy referenced past instances where Telugu leaders were allegedly overlooked.
He stated he would request Congress leadership to consider supporting Dattatreya.
The current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, recently resigned.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
- What
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy suggested Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President.
- When
- Following the recent resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the Vice President post.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Reddy believes it would correct past oversights of Telugu-speaking leaders by the BJP.
Telangana CM's View
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Vice President Appointment
Telangana CM's View
Bandaru Dattatreya should be appointed as Vice President.
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- Person Suggesting Candidate
- Revanth Reddy
- Proposed Candidate
- Bandaru Dattatreya
- Current Vice President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reddy's Stance
- Requesting Congress Support
- Reason for Suggestion
- To amend perceived slight of Telugu leaders