Vice President Election 2025 Live: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Cast Votes | NDA vs INDIA Face-Off

The race to elect India’s next Vice President is in full swing as lawmakers cast their votes today in a high-stakes contest between the National Democratic Alliance’s CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudershan Reddy. With parties like BRS, BJD, and Shiromani Akali Dal choosing to abstain, the BJP-led alliance holds a clear advantage—but tensions and political drama are far from over.

The polling will continue until 5 pm, with counting to start after 6 pm and the winner expected to be announced later in the evening. This election was triggered by Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation in July, citing health reasons.

Here’s the latest from the Parliament House:

11:37 AM – Sharad Pawar's Party Hits Out at Abstaining Parties

The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) criticized the BRS and BJD for skipping the vote, calling both parties “friends” of the BJP and accusing them of duplicity.

11:29 AM – Three Parties Boycott Polls

The following parties have announced that they won’t participate in the vote:

✔ Biju Janata Dal

✔ Bharat Rashtra Samithi

✔ Shiromani Akali Dal

Their absence adds fuel to the already charged political atmosphere.

11:27 AM – Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh Votes

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, cast his vote amid tight security at Parliament.

11:25 AM – Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury Calls Out BJP and BRS

Renuka Chowdhury slammed the BJP for forcing a sudden election and accused BRS of betraying Telugu interests by not backing Justice Reddy. “This is a shameful move for those who claim to stand for Telugu pride,” she said, pointing fingers at BJP’s influence.

11:09 AM – Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vote

Congress heavyweights Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra exercised their franchise in Parliament, reinforcing the opposition’s united front.

11:06 AM – Nitin Gadkari and Mallikarjun Kharge Vote

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge were among those casting their ballots.

11:04 AM – Kangana Ranaut Votes

BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut turned up to vote, underscoring the participation of prominent faces.

10:57 AM – Sonia Gandhi Votes

Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi cast her vote, adding further weight to the opposition’s presence.

10:54 AM – How the Vice President Is Elected Explained

India’s next Vice President will be chosen through a secret ballot by all members of Parliament (both elected and nominated)—788 in total. Voting runs from 10 am to 5 pm, with results announced later tonight. Candidates need backing from at least 20 proposers and 20 seconders and must pay a Rs 15,000 security deposit. The election uses a single transferable vote system.

10:53 AM – NDA vs INDIA: The Electoral Face-Off

As polling continues, the face-off between NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudershan Reddy intensifies, with both camps aiming to win over undecided voters.

10:35 AM – PM Modi Votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote, signaling the BJP’s full support for CP Radhakrishnan.

10:34 AM – Former PM HD Deve Gowda Arrives

Veteran leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda arrived at Parliament to vote, highlighting the significance of this election.

10:32 AM – PM Modi Shares Voting Moment

PM Modi shared a photo after voting, reinforcing the importance of the poll on social media.

10:29 AM – INDIA Bloc Candidate Speaks

Justice B Sudershan Reddy, INDIA bloc’s nominee, expressed confidence, saying, “I am trying to awaken people’s conscience. We will win. Cross-voting? I don't even know what that means.”

10:22 AM – Meet Justice B Sudershan Reddy

The 79-year-old former Supreme Court judge from Telangana has been at the forefront of landmark judgments, including slamming the government’s approach to black-money investigations and declaring certain state actions unconstitutional.

10:19 AM – NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan Profile

CP Radhakrishnan, 67, a two-term Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra’s Governor, is known for legislative expertise and a focus on social empowerment, making him the BJP’s top choice.

With voting underway and emotions running high, today’s Vice Presidential election is not just a contest of numbers—but of ideology, alliances, and political messaging. The results are set to shape the course of parliamentary politics in the coming months.