Next vice president of India likely to be named on August 12

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to finalise its name for Next vice president of India on August 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda entrusted with the decision-making authority.

PM Modi, Nadda to finalise Next vice president of India

During a high-level strategy meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the alliance unanimously empowered the two leaders to determine the candidate, a decision that aligns with the Election Commission’s schedule for the upcoming September 9 poll.

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Among those present were senior leaders such as JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, Milind Deora, Praful Patel, Chirag Paswan, Upendra Kushwaha, Ram Mohan, Lallan Singh, Apna Dal (S) leader Anupriya Patel, and Ramdas Athawale.

NDA meeting focused on preparations for Election Day

In addition to concluding the choice for the Vice Presidential candidate, the NDA gathering concentrated on organization and preparation leading up to election day. Due to the election being held through a secret ballot and the inability to issue party whips, the coalition is ensuring that all its MPs are knowledgeable about the voting procedure to avoid invalid votes.

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On Wednesday, Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and a Shiv Sena leader, offered unwavering support to the NDA in the Vice Presidential election, enhancing the alliance’s strength.

Jagdeep Dhankhar’s unexpected announcement followed his chairing of the inaugural day of the Parliament Monsoon Session as chairman of the Rajya Sabha. His correspondence to President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of prioritizing healthcare and following medical recommendations.

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NDA Likely to Pick VP Candidate on August 12; Modi, Nadda to Make the Decision

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to finalise its nominee for the Vice‑Presidency by August 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda entrusted with the decision-making authority.

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