today C.P. Radhakrishnan, the former Governor of Maharashtra, was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India in a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, marking a significant transition following a midterm election triggered by the vacancy in the office.Vice Presidential Election 2025: CP Radhakrishnan Wins by a Massive Margin of 452 Votes!
This bye-election for the Vice Presidency saw Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) prominent candidate, secure a decisive victory with 452 valid votes against the opposition's nominee, former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who garnered 300 votes a margin of 152.Out of 767 total votes cast in the 781 member electoral college comprising members from both houses of Parliament, 752 were deemed valid, with 15 invalidated, as announced by Rajya Sabha Secretary-General P.C. Mody, who served as the returning officer.
Born in 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan has had a distinguished career rooted in public service and ideological commitment. A senior member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was elected to the Lok Sabha twice from Coimbatore, contributing to the party's early growth in the South.
His gubernatorial roles spanned Jharkhand, Telangana, Puducherry, and most recently Maharashtra, where he earned acclaim for his integrity and focus on governance reforms. The ceremony was graced by dignitaries including former Vice Presidents Hamid Ansari and M. Venkaiah Naidu, underscoring its national importance.VP-Elect CP Radhakrishnan Named After Former President, Says Mother Janaki Ammal: More Details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulations on X (formerly Twitter), hailing Radhakrishnan's lifelong dedication to societal welfare, poverty alleviation, and uplifting marginalized communities. "His life has always been devoted to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalized," Modi posted, expressing optimism about his role in upholding constitutional values.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath echoed similar sentiments, with the latter framing the win as a symbol of BJP's expanding influence in southern India. As the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Radhakrishnan's tenure is expected to foster greater parliamentary harmony amid ongoing political dynamics.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Announces Rs. 1500 Crore Financial Aid Package for Himachal Pradesh..!