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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced its official polling agents for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, nominating Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP Shrikant Shinde, and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to represent the coalition in support of its candidate CP Radhakrishnan.
According to the Election Commission’s guidelines, polling agents play a crucial role in monitoring the voting process, ensuring transparency, and assisting the candidate they represent. Their presence underscores the NDA’s organizational readiness ahead of the high-stakes contest.
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Veteran BJP leader and former Tamil Nadu BJP president CP Radhakrishnan was declared the NDA’s nominee for the Vice President’s post last month. His candidature was widely seen as a move to strengthen the party’s outreach in southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, where the BJP has been striving to expand its footprint.
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Kiren Rijiju — Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, known for his strong floor management skills.
Shrikant Shinde — Shiv Sena MP from Maharashtra and son of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, representing key NDA ally Shiv Sena (Shinde faction).
Ram Mohan Naidu — Union Minister of Civil Aviation and senior leader from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), reflecting NDA’s balancing of regional partners.
A Strategic Selection
By nominating leaders from different parties and regions, the NDA has signaled a carefully calibrated strategy to present a united front across the alliance. The choice of polling agents from both national and regional allies also highlights the importance the NDA attaches to securing a smooth and credible voting process.
The Road Ahead
The Vice Presidential election is scheduled to take place later this month. With its comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha and strong numbers in the Rajya Sabha, the NDA is confident of ensuring Radhakrishnan’s victory. However, the selection of polling agents demonstrates the coalition’s focus on meticulous planning and alliance management.
If elected, CP Radhakrishnan will succeed the incumbent Vice President and assume one of the highest constitutional offices in the country, playing a key role as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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