NDA's CP Radhakrishnan is India's next Vice-President

Confident of victory in V-P polls; our candidate secular, unbiased: JMM MP Mahua Maji

On the Vice Presidential election, JMM MP Mahua Maji says, "We are fully confident of victory because even though the ruling party has greater numerical strength. Since our candidate does not belong to any party, is not biased, is secular, and is a retired Supreme Court Justice, so many MPs will vote for them according to their conscience because the Vice President is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and the Chairman should conduct the Rajya Sabha in an impartial manner. Previously, many allegations have already been made that opposition MPs feel that if someone is from a particular party, then somewhere their inclination is towards their own party... In such a situation, we hope that some MPs may vote for our candidate."

CP Radhakrishnan will definitely win the V-P election: Ram Nath Thakur

On the Vice Presidential election, Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur says, "In the voting that took place today, Radhakrishnan has definitely won..."

V-P poll is about safeguarding Constitution and parliamentary democracy: CPI(M) MP John Brittas

On the Vice Presidential election, CPI(M) MP John Brittas says," We consider this election as very important because we have fielded Justice Sudershan Reddy to make sure that the Constitution of India is protected, defended and parliamentary democracy is protected. The sanctity of the parliamentary process has been eroded considerably. We want Parliament's accountability over the executive to be intact. To send across this message, we have a candidate who is competent and able enough to defend the Indian constitution. ..We consider this battle as an ideological and political battle..."

Om Birla casts his vote for the Vice Presidential election

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla casts his vote for the Vice Presidential election.

The V-P election is a battle of ideologies: Congress MP Tanuj Punia

On the Vice Presidential election, Congress MP Tanuj Punia says, "It is a battle of ideologies in which on one side are people who want to use constitutional institutions for their own political benefit. On the other side is a candidate who has always fought for the Constitution..."

Further on BJD and BRS abstaining from the Vice Presidential Election, he says, "It will definitely have an impact, and if people are abstaining, then their number will reduce and our number will increase even more than it is."

BJD, BRS abstaining from the V-P election a setback for BJP; even NDA allies disappointed: IUML

On the Vice-Presidential election, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP ET Muhammed Basheer says, "We are hopeful of victory... We believe that even the partners of the NDA are also disappointed... It may have its reflection in this election also..."

Further on BJD and BRS abstaining from the Vice Presidential Election, he says, "Surely there will be an impact... Those who stood with the NDA and the BJP have taken a stand not in favour of the BJP, at least, which seems to be a good signal in national politics... From the other side, the cross-voting may happen..."

96 per cent polling in V-P elections recorded by 3 PM: Report

Brisk voting was witnessed on Tuesday (September 9) to elect the new vice president, with 96 per cent of MPs casting their ballot, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first to exercise his franchise in the contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy.

Members of both Houses of Parliament are eligible to cast their votes in the Parliament House between 10 am and 5 pm. Counting votes will begin at 6 pm, and the results will be announced late evening.

Nearly 96 per cent polling was completed till 3 PM, a top official told PTI.

The Vice-Presidential election is a reminder of who cares for the country: DMK spokesperson

On the Vice-Presidential election, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai says, "The choice of candidates in the vice presidential election is a reminder of who cares for the country. On one hand, we have a retired Supreme Court judge who speaks of high constitutional values, while on the other hand, we have an RSS 'Pracharak'... There are many claims regarding the former vice-president that he is under house arrest. Why was he forced to resign? ...This unceremonious exit clearly shows the BJP's disregard for constitutional norms... If C P Radhakrishnan wins, he should not befall the same fate as Jagdeep Dhankhar... We should respect the constitution and institutions created by it. Sudarshan Reddy is one such candidate... INDIA bloc stands for the policies and principles..."

BJD, BRS and Akali Dal abstaining from voting in V-P poll a jolt to BJP: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday (September 9) claimed the decision of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal to stay away from the vice presidential poll was a setback to the ruling BJP.

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Raut asserted the Opposition INDIA bloc votes will remain intact in the poll and the fight will be eventful.

"The BJD, Akali Dal and BRS have consistently sided with the BJP government. These parties are not ready to vote for the NDA (in the vice presidential poll)," Raut said.

The Rajya Sabha member claimed there was pressure on these parties to vote for the NDA candidate, but they did not succumb to it.

"These parties staying neutral is a jolt to the BJP," the Opposition Sena (UBT) leader added.

Asaduddin Owaisi leaves after voting in Vice-Presidential election

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi leaves after voting in Vice-Presidential election.