India, Sept. 9 -- As India gears up for the much-awaited Vice Presidential election on September 9, both candidates contesting for the country's second-highest constitutional position are in the limelight. The INDIA bloc fielded retired Justice B Sudershan Reddy, against their opposition, the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate, CP Radhakrishnan.

Both candidates in the VP race are from southern India: Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu and Reddy from Telangana.

Although CP Radhakrishnan brings extensive political experience and allegiance to the BJP-led NDA, Justice Reddy joined the VP race as a highly respected figure from the Indian judiciary.

As the Vice President's position is important in chairing the Rajya Sabha and leading...