I.N.D.I.A. adopts a new strategy in the Vice Presidential election by nominating B. Sudarshan Reddy. Speculation intensifies in Andhra Pradesh politics, but TDP announces support for NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan.
Vice President Election 2025: The Vice Presidential election has become extremely interesting this time. The opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A. has intensified political activity by nominating former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy as its candidate. Following the announcement of his name, a period of speculation began in Andhra Pradesh politics as to whether TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu would side with the opposition or support his ally alliance NDA's candidate, CP Radhakrishnan.
Discussion increases on Sudarshan Reddy's name
As soon as Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy's name came forward, discussions intensified in Andhra Pradesh. The opposition hoped that Reddy's candidacy, being born in Andhra Pradesh, would put pressure on the TDP. The issue of a local candidate has always had an impact on the politics here. This is the reason why various speculations began to be made regarding Naidu's next move.
TDP's stance is clear
Amidst these speculations, the TDP clarified its stance. Andhra Pradesh Minister and TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh met with NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan. After the meeting, he made it clear on social media that the NDA is united and the TDP will support its alliance candidate. With this, it became clear that the opposition's hopes have not been fulfilled.
Opposition's Strategy
Both the NDA and I.N.D.I.A. have played the South card in this election. The NDA tried to make the DMK uncomfortable by nominating Radhakrishnan as its candidate. At the same time, the opposition tried to put the TDP in a dilemma by bringing Sudarshan Reddy forward. This strategy of the opposition was made with the aim of gathering support from Telugu-speaking parties.
The situation of DMK and TDP
Just as the DMK faced the question of whether it would oppose Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu, the TDP was also under pressure. But both parties prioritized political alliances. The DMK had made it clear that they were not looking at Radhakrishnan only as a local candidate but from a political point of view. Now, the TDP has also adopted the same approach and announced its support for the NDA candidate.
