Congress to field VP candidateSources suggest that the NDA’s Vice-Presidential nomination will be a show of strength, with nearly all top alliance leaders, including Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states, Union Cabinet Ministers, MPs, and national office-bearers, present during the filing of nominations on August 21. This display is seen as a clear message to the Congress-led Opposition under the INDIA Bloc ahead of the election. Despite lacking the numbers to secure a win, the Opposition is also expected to field a candidate for the post.BJP insiders have hinted that the next Vice-President will likely be from the party, with a strong background in the RSS and BJP organization. Unlike the selection of Jagdeep Dhankhar, caste is not expected to be a determining factor this time. Additionally, the BJP may initiate outreach to Opposition parties through senior leaders like Rajnath Singh to build consensus and potentially ensure an unopposed election for its candidate. However, given the current political tensions, securing Opposition support appears unlikely.A source noted, “This time, the BJP is working with proper consent and consultation with its key allies over the Vice-President, adhering to Alliance-Dharma.” The nomination papers for the NDA’s consensus candidate are also being prepared with proposers and supporters from NDA allies, further solidifying the alliance’s unified stance.
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