NEW DELHI: INDIA bloc’s Vice-Presidential candidate B Sudarshan Reddy on Sunday appealed to members of parliament to “vote thoughtfully” in the upcoming election, urging them to prioritise national interest over party lines. In a video message shared by the Congress party on its official handle on X, Reddy addressed MPs directly, saying, “Honourable Members…The election for the Vice-Presidential post is going to take place in 2-3 days. I earnestly request everyone to vote thoughtfully, keeping the nation’s interest above the party interest.”Reddy further said, “I have full faith that whatever decision you make will not be in my or your interest, but in the interest of the nation. Whatever your decision may be, I am prepared to accept it.”Framing the election as more than just a contest for a constitutional post, the former Supreme Court judge said, “this is not just a vote for the Vice-Presidential post; it is a vote for the soul of India.” He reminded the MPs of their constitutional role, saying, “It is the responsibility of each one of us to safeguard the nation, you have even more responsibility as you all are members of Parliament.”Concluding his address, Reddy said, “Let us all come together to strengthen our republic and create a legacy that future generations can take pride in. Now it is for the people of India to decide.”The Vice-Presidential polls are scheduled to be held on September 9.Reddy was named as the joint candidate for the Vice-Presidential election by the opposition INDIA block last month. The ruling NDA has declared Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the post.
