CP Radhakrishnan Will Be The 15th Vice President Of The Country

On September 9, 2025, NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He defeated opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes.

Important Points

1. Election: This election took place after former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned in July 2025 due to health reasons.
2. Voting: 767 MPs voted in the 781-member electoral college, out of which 752 votes were found valid.
3. Number of votes: CP Radhakrishnan got 452 votes, while B. Sudarshan Reddy got 300 votes.
4. Swearing-in: President Draupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to him as Vice President on September 12, 2025.
5. Background: Radhakrishnan is a former Governor of Maharashtra and has previously represented Coimbatore twice in the Lok Sabha.

Background And Early Career

• Political beginnings: He began his political career as a student leader and was actively involved with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jan Sangh.
• Member of Parliament: Radhakrishnan was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) twice, representing the Coimbatore constituency in 1998 and 1999.
• State party president: He served as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu for several years.
• Profession: By profession, he is an agriculturist and industrialist.

 Gubernatorial Career

Governor of Jharkhand: Before his vice-presidential election, Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024.

Interim roles: In 2024, he also served as the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry for brief periods.

Governor of Maharashtra: He was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra on July 31, 2024, a post he held until his election as Vice President.

Personal Life And Interests

Amiable nature: Radhakrishnan is known for his ability to build relationships across party lines, a quality that is expected to be an asset in his new role.

Sports enthusiast: He was a college champion in table tennis and a long-distance runner. He also enjoys playing cricket and volleyball.

Well-traveled: His extensive travels include visits to countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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