Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar has pledged his party's support to NDA's vice-presidential candidate, CP Radhakrishnan. The BJP nominated Radhakrishnan, currently the Governor of Maharashtra, aiming for a unanimous election. Prime Minister Modi lauded Radhakrishnan's dedication and intellect, highlighting his extensive community service. The vice-presidential election follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, with polling scheduled for September 9.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day march spanning over 1,300 km across 20 districts, joined by RJD leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The campaign protests the Election Commission's voter list revision, labeled as "vote chori" by the Congress.
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