**Kejriwal Supports B Sudershan Reddy for Vice-Presidential Election**
Arvind Kejriwal, the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), visited former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy at his residence in Delhi on Thursday. Reddy is the Vice-Presidential candidate for the INDIA bloc, and Kejriwal expressed his commitment to assist Reddy in winning the upcoming election. Accompanying Kejriwal were Congress MPs Pramod Tiwari and Syed Naseer Hussain, along with Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, as they posed for a photograph with Reddy.
This meeting comes just days after AAP officially declared its support for Reddy, who is set to compete against CP Radhakrishnan, the candidate from the ruling NDA. Kejriwal emphasized the importance of Reddy’s candidacy, stating, “Justice Reddy, who is the Opposition’s Vice Presidential candidate, has our support. We discussed the current situation in the country and election strategies. We will strive to ensure Justice Reddy’s victory.”
Kejriwal highlighted the significance of the election being conducted via secret ballot, allowing for independent decision-making by party members. He praised Reddy’s judicial career, noting, “His impressive track record as a judge, making bold decisions without fear, will enhance the respect for the position he seeks.”
Justice Reddy expressed gratitude towards Kejriwal and the AAP for their backing, mentioning that AAP leader Sanjay Singh had previously shown support during his nomination. The INDIA bloc officially announced Reddy as their candidate for the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for September 9, with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge describing the election as an ideological battle for democratic values.
Kharge stated, “All Opposition parties are united in this effort. The decision to support a common candidate was made unanimously, marking a significant achievement for democracy.” Reddy’s extensive legal career spans five decades, beginning in December 1971 when he enrolled as an advocate in Andhra Pradesh.
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*Who is B Sudershan Reddy?*
B Sudershan Reddy is a former Supreme Court judge with a distinguished legal career spanning over 50 years, known for his impactful judicial decisions.
