BJP vs Congress Over VP Election

The BJP on Tuesday expressed happiness over the election of NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan as the new Vice President of India and said that this election result is an indication of his wide acceptance as many opposition MPs also voted for him on the voice of their conscience. This is being considered a bigger victory than expected, which is clear that cross voting also took place from the opposition camp.

The BJP on Tuesday expressed happiness over the election of NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan as the new Vice President of India and said that this election result is an indication of his wide acceptance as many opposition MPs also voted for him on the voice of their conscience. This is being considered a bigger victory than expected, which is clear that cross voting also took place from the opposition camp.

The NDA candidate got 452 votes

The BJP's Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, Sanjay Jaiswal, expressed gratitude to all the voters and said that the NDA candidate got 452 votes because some opposition MPs also supported him. He claimed that about 40 opposition MPs voted for NDA candidate Radhakrishnan by listening to the voice of their conscience.

The BJP MP also praised the leadership of the Prime Minister

He said, 'We also thank him.' The BJP MP also praised the leadership of the Prime Minister and said that the decision to nominate Radhakrishnan for the post of Vice President proved to be correct. He said, whatever decision is taken under the leadership of the Prime Minister is correct. That is why the NDA candidate won. He further said, our number was 427, but we got 452 votes. This shows that our candidate got widespread support. Defense Minister

Rajya Sabha will touch new heights, parliamentary traditions will be strengthened: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that he is confident that under the leadership of Radhakrishnan, the Rajya Sabha will touch new heights and the parliamentary traditions of the country will become stronger. After meeting Radhakrishnan, BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda said that his loyalty to the country, long-term administrative and political experience and the spirit of continuous work in national interest will make the democratic and constitutional traditions of the Rajya Sabha more strong and rich.

Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated Radhakrishnan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also said that he is confident that Radhakrishnan will give a new direction to the country's parliamentary debate with his experience and understanding and will further enrich democracy. Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated Radhakrishnan and said, Radhakrishnan, who comes from Tamil Nadu, is a symbol of discipline, dedication and honesty. Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda congratulated CP Radhakrishnan and expressed confidence that he will work towards strengthening democratic traditions and institutions.

BJP suffered moral and political defeat in Vice Presidential election: Congress

Congress has said that the "arithmetical" victory of BJP in the Vice Presidential election is a "moral and political defeat" for the ruling party. The opposition showed unity in this election by performing very respectably. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on winning the election. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy for his principled struggle.

He said on Twitter that this election was a battle of ideology. I hope the new Vice President will uphold the highest values ​​of parliamentary traditions. Will ensure respect for the opposition. He will not succumb to pressure from the ruling party.

He said this second highest constitutional post in the order of preference should be revived to protect democratic values.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the opposition was united in the Vice Presidential election. The arithmetical victory of the BJP is actually a moral and political defeat. The ideological battle is still on.

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur attacks BJP

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur said that cross voting shows that the BJP is not only involved in "vote theft" but also in vote robbery. Meanwhile, Reddy said that I humbly accept defeat in the Vice Presidential election. Democracy is strengthened not only by victory but by the spirit of dialogue, dissent and participation.