NDA's Radhakrishnan has edge as MPs elect VP today

The stage is set for the Vice Presidential contest on Tuesday, with NDA expressing confidence in the victory of its candidate CP Radhakrishnan and opposition parties rallying in support for their candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy.

Both the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and opposition parties held mock polls ahead of the crucial day, telling the MPs to be cautious in exercising their franchise lest their vote be invalid. The election will take place between 10 AM and 5 PM, and will elect India's 15th Vice President. Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation in July, citing health reasons, necessitated the election.

Members of both Houses of Parliament will vote for the Vice President at the Parliament House. Vote counting starts at 6 PM, with results expected late evening. With 781 electoral college members and 11 abstentions from BRS and BJD, the majority mark is 386 votes. The candidate securing at least 386 votes will win the Vice Presidency.