In a significant development in Indian politics, C.P. Radhakrishnan has been named the 15th Vice-President of India. In this election, held through a secret ballot in Parliament, he secured 452 votes, which comfortably crossed the majority mark. Opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy gave a tough fight but lost. However, he received one of the highest vote counts for any opponent in the history of Vice-Presidential elections.
Experienced Leader Takes Charge
Radhakrishnan, with decades of experience as an MP, state BJP chief, and Governor of multiple states, now takes on the crucial role of presiding over the Rajya Sabha. Leaders across the NDA hailed his election, calling it a moment that reinforces constitutional values. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated him on becoming the Vice-President of India.
Met Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. Conveyed my best wishes on his being the NDA’s Vice Presidential nominee. His long years of public service and experience across domains will greatly enrich our nation. May he continue to serve the nation with the same dedication and resolve he has… pic.twitter.com/5vjFzzwUqn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2025
