09/09/2025
New Delhi, September 9, 2025:
C.P. Radhakrishnan, senior BJP leader and Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. Backed by the NDA, he secured 452 first-preference votes, defeating the opposition’s candidate, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who garnered 300 votes.
A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore and former BJP Tamil Nadu chief, Radhakrishnan is widely respected for his non-confrontational style, RSS roots, and inclusive political image. Over the years, he has served as governor of Jharkhand, Telangana, Puducherry, and Maharashtra, gaining administrative experience across diverse regions.