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Meet Sudershan Reddy, former SC judge now Opposition's vice president pick
The decision was finalised at a meeting of alliance leaders convened at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi, where the bloc discussed fielding a joint nominee for the second-highest constitutional office.
Who is B Sudershan Reddy?
Reddy, 79, is a former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court and served as a Supreme Court judge from January 2007 until his retirement in July 2011.
Born on July 8, 1946, he began his legal career in 1971, went on to serve as Government Pleader in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, and later became a permanent judge of the same court in 1995.
The vice president is elected by an electoral college comprising members of both Houses of Parliament through a secret ballot.
'India's most distinguished and progressive jurists': Congress
The decision was finalised at a meeting of alliance leaders convened at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi, where the bloc discussed fielding a joint nominee for the second-highest constitutional office.
'All opposition parties have collectively chosen a candidate for the Vice-Presidential election. I am delighted that all parties have united and reached an agreement. This is a significant achievement for democracy and the Constitution,' Kharge said after the meeting.
'B Sudarshan Reddy Garu is one of India's most distinguished and progressive jurists. His judgments reflect his commitment to the poor and vulnerable, upholding the Constitution and fundamental rights,' Kharge said. The alliance will formally file his nomination papers on August 21.
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