New Delhi: Opposition vice presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy on Tuesday accepted the verdict of the MPs saying he humbly accepts the outcome and said that the journey has been profound honour that offered him the opportunity to stand for the values of constitutional morality, justice, and the dignity of every individual.
He also said that though the result is not in his favour, the larger cause they have collectively sought to advance remains undiminished and “the ideological battle continues with ever greater vigour”.
In a statement, Reddy, who is a retired Supreme Court justice said, “Today, the MPs have rendered their verdict in the election for the office of the Vice President of India. I humbly accept this outcome with an abiding faith in the democratic processes of our great Republic.”
He said that this journey has been a profound honour, offering him the opportunity to stand for the values that have guided his life – constitutional morality, justice, and the dignity of every individual.
“Though the result is not in my favour, the larger cause we have collectively sought to advance remains undiminished. The ideological battle continues with ever greater vigour,” Reddy, who was supported by the Congress-led opposition parties said.
He also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the leaders of the Opposition parties who made him their joint candidate.
“Our democracy is strengthened not by victory alone, but by the spirit of dialogue, dissent, and participation. I remain committed, as a citizen, to upholding the ideals of equality, fraternity, and liberty that bind us together. May our Constitution continue to be the guiding light of our national life,” he said.
He also wished the Vice President-elect CP Radhakrishnan the very best as he embarks upon his tenure.
The vice presidential elections took place on Tuesday in which a total of 768 out of 781 votes were polled. Radhakrishna got 452 while Reddy received 300 votes.
The Election for the vice presidential post was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar had resigned surprisingly on July 21 citing medical grounds.
