US EditionWho Is CP Radhakrishnan? The Veteran BJP Leader From Tamil Nadu Picked by NDA as Vice Presidential Candidate
CP Radhakrishnan was chosen for his leadership and BJP experience, with NDA seeking an uncontested election amid opposition preparations, commanding support of 422 MPs, officials said.
- On August 17, 2025, in New Delhi, the National Democratic Alliance announced CP Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Maharashtra, as their candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
- The election was held following Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's decision to step down on July 21, 2025, due to health concerns.
- Radhakrishnan is a senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu who won consecutive Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore in 1998 and 1999 and served as BJP Tamil Nadu president and Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
- Together, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have a total membership of 782, with 391 votes required to win. The NDA currently enjoys the backing of approximately 422 members across both houses.
- The NDA aims for an uncontested election on September 9, 2025, and is engaging opposition leaders to secure their support accordingly.
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"Always Empowered Marginalised": PM Modi On NDA Veep Pick CP Radhakrishnan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said NDA Vice Presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan has always focused on empowering the marginalised and has distinguished himself with dedication, humility and intellect.
BJP nominates Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s VP candidate
New Delhi: The BJP parliamentary board on Sunday nominated Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as the NDA candidate for vice-president. Announcing the nomination, BJP president J P Nadda said a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Naredra Modi decided Radhakrishnan’s name after an extensive deliberation. Also ReadPM Modi to address NDA parliamentary meeting on Tuesday Nadda hoped the opposition parties will support the NDA candidate. The vice-pr…
Who is CP Radhakrishnan? The veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu picked by NDA as Vice Presidential candidate
The NDA has nominated CP Radhakrishnan, the current Governor of Maharashtra, for the Vice Presidential election. With a long history in politics and respect across Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan aims to fill the vacancy left by Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Who is CP Radhakrishnan? All you need to know about BJP's Vice President pick
In a major political move, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has selected Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, known as CP Radhakrishnan, as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections in India. The announcement was made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda in a press conference on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about this prominent BJP leader and his long-standing political career. Early l…
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