CP Radhakrishnan became Vice Presidential candidate of NDA, know what from Naidu to Manjhi said

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) welcomed the decision to nominate Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as Vice -Presidential candidate on Sunday (August 17, 2025). Radhakrishnan is an experienced leader of Tamil Nadu BJP and has also been a volunteer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

BJP President JP Nadda announced this after the party’s parliamentary board meeting on Sunday (August 17). Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also involved in this meeting. Other allies of the party were also consulted in the meeting.

Chandrababu Naidu congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on becoming Vice Presidential candidate

CP Radhakrishnan comes from the influential Gounder caste of Tamil Nadu which falls under other backward classes (OBCs). Assembly elections are due next year in Tamil Nadu. After the announcement, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu supported his party to the NDA candidate.

Naidu said in a post on X, “Congratulations to CP Radhakrishnan on being nominated as the Vice -Presidential candidate of NDA.” He said, “He has done the country’s special service for a long time as a senior politician and respected leader.” The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) warmly welcomes his nomination and expresses his full support. ”

Chirag Paswan welcomed CP Radhakrishnan to make Vice Presidential candidate

Union Minister and chief of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chirag Paswan also gave full support to Radhakrishnan on behalf of his party. Paswan said in a post on X, “NDA under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always given priority to the policy of social justice, inclusion and development of all.” CP Radhakrishnan’s enrollment is a vibrant example of this resolution. ”

Jitan Ram Manjhi supported CP Radhakrishnan

At the same time, Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi also expressed his party’s support for the nomination of Radhakrishnan. Manjhi said in a post on X, “We fully support the NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan for the post of Vice President. We are standing with the NDA from the road to the Parliament. ‘

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will look after Vice Presidential election

According to sources, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will oversee the Vice Presidential election, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will be the polling agent. The last date for filing nomination is 21 August. If the opposition also declares its candidate, the election will be held on September 9.

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