The Uttar Pradesh unit of the ruling party has released a video targeting B Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's nominee for vice president, accusing him of supporting leftist and Maoist ideologies. The video highlights Reddy's role as a Supreme Court judge in the 2011 verdict that disbanded Salwa Judum, a state-backed militia against the Naxal movement, and criticizes his decisions on admissions to the Army College of Medical Sciences. The party also questions Reddy's stance on India's exports to Israel, suggesting he favors groups opposed to national interests.

These attacks come as the opposition is expected to rally behind Reddy in the upcoming vice-presidential election, especially with significant support from members of parliament in Uttar Pradesh. The ruling party maintains a strong presence in the upper house, while the opposition holds more seats in the lower house, making the election highly contested. The video and accusations are seen as part of a broader strategy to influence the electorate ahead of the poll.