CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President

Fast Summary

• CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as India’s 15th Vice-President, defeating opposition INDIA bloc candidate B Sudershan Reddy.
• Radhakrishnan secured 452 votes while Reddy received 300 votes; 12 MPs abstained from voting in the election where over 98% of Members of Parliament participated.
• he will replace former V-P jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned in July 2025.
• Political background: Born on October 20, 1957, in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district; holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Previously served as BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president (2004-2007), Governor of Jharkhand (~1.5 years),and Governor of Maharashtra (as July 2024).
• Key duties: Chairperson of the Rajya sabha and successor too President responsibilities if required.

!CP Radhakrishnan wins V-P election)

Indian Opinion Analysis

The election victory for CP Radhakrishnan marks another important achievement for the NDA. His extensive political experience, ranging from state leadership roles to governorships in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, positions him well to navigate his responsibilities as Vice-President. The fact that almost all MPs cast their vote is indicative of strong democratic participation within this high-stakes process.

As chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, his ability to manage parliamentary debates and maintain order could play a major role given India’s frequently enough polarized political climate. Furthermore, his ceremonial yet critical function as President’s successor ensures continuity during unforeseen circumstances.

Radhakrishnan’s affiliation with RSS may draw attention in terms of ideological influence under NDA leadership-however, these considerations remain secondary to his capacity for impartiality while overseeing legislative proceedings.

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