New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Opposition's INDIA bloc on Tuesday, August 19, named former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the Vice President's election. The name of INDIA bloc pick for the Vice Presidential election was announced by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during a meeting with the other allies.

B Sudershan Reddy will contest against the NDA's nominee, CP Radhakrishnan. The Vice Presidential election is scheduled for September 9.

B Sudershan Reddy, born on July 8, 1946, earned his B.A. and LL.B. degrees. In December of 1971, B Sudershan Reddy enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh and he went on to practice writ and civil matters in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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