In a rare show, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge arrived together at the Parliament House to cast their vote for the Vice Presidential election. Both the leaders were seen holding each other's hand.
He chaired the upper house of Parliament in the absence of the Vice President during the monsoon session, after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, citing health reasons.
While Congress is backing former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated former Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan.
As the voting for the Vice Presidential election began on Tuesday morning, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exercised his franchise along with other NDA MPs in the Parliament.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Leaving for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides. The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour."
The Vice Presidential election is set to happen today, with counting happening at 6 PM at Room F-101, Vasudha, First floor of Parliament House. The voting will also take place in the same room.
Speaking to ANI on Monday, Shashi Tharoor said, "See, we will cast our votes. These elections are important. You know how the count is going on, what can I say?"
Rashmika Mandanna marked her presence at the 'Demon Slayer' movie screening by pairing her outfit with the movie's lead character Kamado Tanjiro's costume--a kimono suit.
Ahead of the 2025 Vice-Presidential election, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Parliamentary leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu on Monday said the party plans to have all its MPs cast their votes in the early hours of polling.