New Delhi: The INDIA bloc on Tuesday announced former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said at a press conference that the alliance had unanimously decided to field Reddy.

The election, necessitated by the resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar last month, will take place on September 9. The deadline for filing nominations is August 22.

TAGS

Google News Add as a preferred source on Google
Disclaimer: Comments posted here are the sole responsibility of the user and do not reflect the views of Onmanorama. Obscene or offensive remarks against any person, religion, community or nation are punishable under IT rules and may invite legal action.