BJP Names CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice Presidential Candidate – CNBC tv18

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (August 17) Announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Candidate for the Upcoming ViceDEDENGE VICEDENGE Scheduled for September 9.

His name was finalized at the BJP parliamentary board meeting help at the party headquarters.

“We want the next Vice President to be elected unanimously. “CP Radhakrishnan, Considered a Statesman, Commands Respect Across All Sections of Society in Tamil Nadu,” He Added.

The NDA Had Authorized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nadda to Finalise The Alliance Candidate. The decision come after the abrupt results of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21 during the Parliament Session. Dhankhar cited health reasons, thought the option claimd differentces with the government promoted the Move.

With a comfortable Majority in the Electoral College Comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Members, The NDA is set for an easy win if the election is contested. The opposition India bloc is expected to deliberate on fielding its candidate in a meeting scheduled for August 18.

Meanwhile, all NDA Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers have ben called to Delhi on August 21 for the nomination filing.

Born on October 20, 1957, In Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Chandrapuram Ponnuswamy Radhakrishnan has been a long-served BJP leader. He was elected twice to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore (1998, 1999) and also served as BJP’s Tamil Nadu State President from 2003 to 2006.

Over the Years, He Has Held Several Gubernatorial Posts. Radhakrishnan Took Charge as Governor of Maharashtra in July 2024, After Serving as Jharkhand Governor (2023–2024). He also help additional responsibilities as governor of telangana and lieutenant governor of puducherry in 2024.

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