Telangana CM appeals for united support to Justice Sudarshan Reddy's Vice-Presidential candidature
Addressing a press conference at his residence in Jubilee Hills, the Chief Minister said the announcement has brought immense pride to the Telugu people, particularly Telangana.
'After PV Narasimha Rao, it is a matter of honour that a Telugu son from an agricultural family is being fielded for such a high constitutional post,' he said.
Reddy contrasted the INDIA alliance's decision with that of the NDA, which he accused of 'vote theft and mocking democracy.' He stressed that the INDIA alliance is fighting to uphold the Constitution with the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi.
Calling Justice Sudarshan Reddy a non-political legal expert of high repute, the Chief Minister said, 'He does not belong to any political party. He is a constitutional expert and Chairman of the Independent Expert Committee. This candidature is beyond politics, and it is the responsibility of every Telugu to ensure his victory.'
Revanth recalled the political maturity shown in 1991 when TDP founder N T Rama Rao extended support to P V Narasimha Rao, who contested from Nandyal.
'Today, the same wisdom is needed,' he remarked.
The Chief Minister appealed to leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, the Left parties, and even BJP MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to support Justice Sudarshan Reddy.
'This is a historic moment to unite beyond politics and protect democracy,' he asserted.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikaramarka Mallu and other cabinet ministers were present at the press conference. UNI VV SSP
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