'No Ambiguity': TDP Backs Radhakrishnan After Opposition Fields Telugu Face In Vice President Polls

Last Updated:August 19, 2025, 16:59 IST

The BJP started out with an attempt to ruffle the opposition DMK with its pick, while the INDIA bloc's move was seen as targeting the TDP, a major NDA partner

Andhra Pradesh minister and TDP leader Nara Lokesh extended his support to NDA vice-presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan during a meeting in New Delhi on August 19. (Image: PTI)

No sooner had the BJP-led NDA picked CP Radhakrishnan – a face from Tamil Nadu – as its vice-presidential candidate than the opposition fielded Justice (retd) B Sudershan Reddy, a name from Andhra Pradesh for India’s second highest constitutional post.

Both sides meant to challenge each other with their choice. While the BJP started out with an attempt to ruffle the opposition DMK with Radhakrishnan’s Tamil identity, the INDIA bloc’s move to pick a Telugu face was seen as targeting the TDP, a major NDA partner.

It was also seen as the opposition’s intent to stick to its word – the Congress did say it will put forward a name that may cause cross-voting on the ruling side. But, all of this may not come to pass after all.

The TDP on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan and said there is “no ambiguity" in the matter. Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, accompanied by senior TDP leaders and MPs, met the vice-presidential nominee in New Delhi to extend warm wishes on behalf of the party.

“No ambiguity – only warmth, respect, and resolve. The NDA stands united," said Lokesh, sharing the video of the meeting.

He extended his support to Radhakrishnan, while lauding his extensive administrative experience as governor of multiple states.

An official statement said the TDP leader expressed confidence that Radhakrishnan’s “discipline, perseverance and service-oriented leadership will inspire the younger generations and benefit the nation in the years ahead". Radhakrishnan, currently the Maharashtra governor, is pitted against former Supreme Court judge, Justice Reddy.

The vice-presidential election is scheduled for September 9. The deadline for filing nominations is August 21.

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