Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Opposition to Announce VP Candidate, 'South' Face-off Likely
Political parties are deciding who they want as Vice President.
The NDA already picked CP Radhakrishnan.
The opposition is meeting to pick their own candidate to run against him, with a focus on someone respected nationally, potentially from Tamil Nadu.
The election is coming up soon, on September 9th.
The opposition wants a candidate to represent their views.
Opposition parties plan to announce their joint vice-presidential candidate on Tuesday.
Discussions focus on a 'south versus south' contest.
Names, including some from Tamil Nadu, are being considered.
The opposition is likely to nominate a non-political candidate with national standing.
The election is scheduled for September 9th.
- Who
- Opposition parties, CP Radhakrishnan, DMK
- What
- Opposition's selection of a joint vice-presidential candidate
- When
- Ongoing, with a decision expected Tuesday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To nominate their candidate for the upcoming Vice President election
Opposition
NDA
Candidate Preference
Opposition
DMK is considering a Tamil candidate.
NDA
The opposition is seeking a non-political candidate.
- Election Date
- September 9
- NDA Candidate
- CP Radhakrishnan
- Opposition Meeting
- Tuesday, August 19
- Potential Candidates
- ISRO scientist, Tiruchi Siva
Sources
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