India, Aug. 19 -- Former Supreme Court judge Sudershan Reddy has been announced as the Opposition's candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. He will contest against the NDA's nominee, CP Radhakrishnan. The election, scheduled for September 9, is expected to set the stage for a keen political contest as both camps rally support ahead of the vote.
Reddy is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India and the first Lokayukta of Goa.
The announcement was made by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday.
"All INDIA bloc parties has decided to have a common candidate, the decision has been taken unanimously. I am happy that all opposition parties have agreed to one name. It is a big achievement for democracy," Kharge said....
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