The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has outsmarted the Opposition by swiftly announcing Maharashtra governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its vice-presidential nominee. The move has forced the INDIA alliance to play catch-up, reacting to developments rather than shaping the narrative. With the BJP’s comfortable numbers in both Houses of Parliament, Radhakrishnan’s election on September 9 is a foregone conclusion.

Yet, the contest is not without significance, for it offers a glimpse into the political undercurrents shaping the days ahead. The vacancy arose after the sudden resignation of vice-president Jagdeep Dhankar, who cited health reasons, on July 21. Nearly a month later, questions about his resignation remain unanswered. What is........

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