BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan for the post of Vice President

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor and BJP leader CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for the post of Vice President.

The decision was taken at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting, which was called to finalise the party’s choice for the Vice Presidential election. If elected, Radhakrishnan will succeed Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned as Vice President last month citing health reasons.

According to sources, Radhakrishnan may attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday as well.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on X, writing: “In his long years in public



life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that the NDA family has decided to nominate him as the Vice Presidential candidate of our alliance.”

Responding on X, Radhakrishnan thanked PM Modi for nominating him as a Vice-Presidential pick writing: “My heartfelt thanks to our beloved People’s leader our most respected Honourable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji for nominating me as the NDA Vice Presidential candidate and giving me the opportunity to serve the Nation.”