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"Information about INDIA bloc’s Vice Presidential candidate B. Sudershan Reddy; who is he and where is he from?"

By Gireesh Vasishta
"Information about INDIA bloc’s Vice Presidential candidate B. Sudershan Reddy; who is he and where is he from?"

He practiced as an advocate, primarily handling civil and constitutional matters, at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

B. Sudershan Reddy is the candidate for the Vice Presidential election chosen by the INDIA bloc. He is a retired jurist with a long and distinguished career in the Indian judiciary.

Here are some key details about him:

Judicial Career:

High Court Judge: He began his judicial career as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in 1995.

Chief Justice: He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in 2005.

Supreme Court Judge: He was elevated to the Supreme Court of India in 2007 and served until his retirement in 2011.

Early Life and Legal Background:

Born on July 8, 1946, in the Ranga Reddy district of what is now Telangana.

He obtained his law degree from Osmania University in 1971.

He practiced as an advocate, primarily handling civil and constitutional matters, at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

He also served as a government pleader and as a legal adviser for Osmania University.BULLMER Striped Textured Printed Polo Neck Fullsleeve T-Shirt with Rib for Men

Post-Retirement:

He became the first Lokayukta of Goa in 2013, though he resigned a few months later.

Political Stance:

The INDIA bloc has described him as a "distinguished and progressive jurist" and a "consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice."

According to a statement by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Reddy's judgments have been seen as favoring the poor and protecting the Constitution and fundamental rights.also read:INDIA Bloc Nominates Justice B. Sudershan Reddy Against NDA’s C.P. Radhakrishnan in 2025 Vice Presidential https://www.insightrush.news/article/68a4315796b405963bb2515b

After his nomination was announced, he appealed to all political parties, including the NDA, to support his candidature.