CPM MP John Brittas spoke about the Opposition's lack of coherence in the Vice-President election on in New Delhi. The Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy got 300 votes, falling short of the expected 320-plus. Brittas expressed disappointment over the 'erosion' of votes and the 15 invalid ballots. He called the invalid votes a 'disgrace' for MPs, questioning their ability to vote correctly. Brittas urged Opposition parties to introspect and analyze the situation, emphasizing the need for a coherent team to face future political battles. He suggested that some invalid votes might have been deliberate attempts to sabotage the election. (Updated 11 Sep 2025, 05:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CPM MP John Brittas spoke about the Opposition's lack of coherence in the Vice- President election on in New Delhi
- The Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy got 300 votes, falling short of the expected 320-plus
- Brittas expressed disappointment over the 'erosion' of votes and the 15 invalid ballots