Former Maharashtra Governor and NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India, securing a decisive victory with 452 first-preference votes. Opposition candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, received 300 votes. Out of 767 total votes, 752 were valid. The election was necessitated after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025, due to health reasons. Radhakrishnan’s win reflects the NDA’s strategic vote management and parliamentary strength.When Does the Dream of a Small Business Begin?! What Do We Need to Start an Enterprise?
CP Radhakrishnan – The New Vice President
Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, aged 67, is a senior BJP leader with roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He represented Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, twice in the Lok Sabha and has also served as Tamil Nadu BJP President.Bengaluru Court Rejects Transfer of Actor Darshan to Ballari Jail, Grants Basic Amenities in Renukaswamy Murder Case..!
Over the years, he has held several key posts including Governor of Jharkhand (2023–2024), Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, and most recently, Governor of Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a leader who “rose from adversity, with a political journey of over 40 years, focused on rural development and minority empowerment.”
Election Background
The NDA announced Radhakrishnan as its Vice Presidential candidate on August 17, 2025, and he filed his nomination on August 20 in the presence of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The opposition fielded former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Announces Rs. 1500 Crore Financial Aid Package for Himachal Pradesh..!
On polling day, 96% of MPs cast their votes, with PM Modi being among the first. The NDA enjoyed the support of 425 MPs, including 11 from YSR Congress Party, while parties like BJD, BRS, and SAD abstained.
Leaders’ Reactions
Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Radhakrishnan on X (Twitter): "Your wisdom in leadership and governance will strengthen parliamentary democracy."
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh praised the opposition’s unity, while calling the BJP’s win a “moral and political defeat.”Communal Clash in Maddur: Peace Meeting Amidst Political Pressure – What Did the CM Say?
Justice Sudarshan Reddy graciously accepted the result, saying: "The spirit of opposition unity remains alive."
What is Next?
With this victory, Radhakrishnan will assume the role of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. His election signals the NDA’s strong organizational strategy and sets the tone for upcoming political challenges.