INDIA Bloc VP candidate steps up campaign; meets CPI, CPI(M) leaders

INDIA bloc Vice-Presidential candidate B Sudarshan Reddy Wednesday stepped up his campaign by holding crucial meetings in Delhi. Accompanied by Congress MP Mallu Ravi, the convenor of Telangana Congress, Reddy met with key leaders of the Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist).

“The delegation met with CPI General Secretary D Raja at the party’s National Office, Ajay Bhawan, and later with CPM General Secretary M A Baby at the party’s National Office, Surjith Bhawan. During these meetings, they sought support for Justice Reddy’s candidature in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election,” a INDIA bloc statement issued through the Congress party said.

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Reddy’s meetings in New Delhi are part of his broader outreach efforts. Earlier, he visited Chennai on August 21 to meet with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru M K Stalin and DMK MPs. On August 22, he traveled to Lucknow, where he interacted with leaders of the Samajwadi Party, including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and other opposition leaders.

The interactions highlight INDIA bloc’s collective effort to build consensus and strengthen nationwide support ahead of the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for September 9. Reddy’s campaign is focused on garnering support from various opposition parties, emphasizing his clean image and vast experience in the judiciary.