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C.P. Radhakrishnan won by 152 votes with 452 out of 767 MPs voting, following Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation due to health reasons.
- On September 9, 2025, C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected India's 15th Vice President, defeating INDIA bloc nominee B. Sudershan Reddy with 452 votes to 300 in Parliament.
- Jagdeep Dhankhar's July 21 resignation prompted a vice-presidential election involving an electoral college of 788 members, currently at a strength of 781.
- A total of 767 MPs cast ballots Tuesday, a 98.20% turnout with 752 valid and 15 invalid votes; polling ran 10 AM–5 PM under Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated C.P. Radhakrishnan, Vice President-elect, praising his service and noting he is likely to take the oath on September 12, 2025.
- The result highlighted the NDA's parliamentary edge, with 427 MPs versus the INDIA bloc's 324 and the majority mark at 391; vote tallies suggested cross-voting, with claims of at least 15 opposition MPs backing the NDA nominee.
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NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan won the Vice President election by a huge margin, defeating India Block candidate B Sudarshan Reddy by about 150 votes. India Block has suffered a major political setback as 15 MPs have cross-voted.
Photo: PM Modi meets C P Radhakrishnan
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan has defeated the Opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy to win the Vice President election. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Sept. 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda during a meeting with Maharashtra Governor and Vice President-elect C P Radhakrishnan, in New Delhi. Radhakrishnan was elected the 15th Vice President of India on Tuesday, b…
C P Radhakrishnan's Triumph: A Boost for India's Democracy
C P Radhakrishnan's Triumph: A Boost for India's Democracy In a significant political development, C P Radhakrishnan emerged victorious in the vice-presidential election, securing 452 votes against opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy's 300. The result, officially announced by Returning Officer P C Mody, highlights the ruling alliance's numerical strength.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended heartfelt congratulations to Radhak…
Tripura, Madhya Pradesh CMs Congratulate CP Radhakrishnan on Being Elected as 15th Vice President
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. National Democratic Alliance-backed CP Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President on Tuesday. India News | Tripura, Madhya Pradesh CMs Congratulate CP Radhakrishnan on Being Elected as 15th Vice President.
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