New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 19 -- The INDIA bloc on Tuesday picked former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, which the opposition camp called an "ideological battle".

Though the INDIA bloc decides to fight the poll, the ruling coalition is expected to sail through with its numbers.

Who is B Sudershan Reddy?

Born on July 8, 1946 in Hyderabad, Reddy was enrolled as advocate at Hyderabad with the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on December 27, 1971.

He has practiced in Writ and Civil matters in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

He worked as Government Pleader in the High Court during 1988-90.

Reddy also worked as Additional Standing Counsel for the central government for a period of 6 mont...