Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with 40+ years in politics, is NDA’s official pick for Vice President.
BJP Announces CP Radhakrishnan as Vice President Nominee
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
The announcement was made by BJP chief JP Nadda, who said the party is seeking unanimous support from opposition leaders for Radhakrishnan’s election.
10 Facts About CP Radhakrishnan
- Governor of Maharashtra: Serving since July 2024.
- Governor of Jharkhand: Held office from Feb 2023 to July 2024, with additional charge of Telangana and Puducherry for a brief period.
- Active in Jharkhand: Within four months of his appointment, he travelled across all 24 districts to engage with citizens and officials.
- Two-time MP: Represented Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in the Lok Sabha.
- BJP Tamil Nadu Chief (2004–2007): Led a 19,000 km Ratha Yatra over 93 days to raise issues such as river linking, terrorism, uniform civil code, and social equality.
- Led Padayatras: Organized two major marches for public causes including anti-narcotics campaigns.
- Four decades in politics: A respected name in Tamil Nadu’s political and public life.
- Born in 1957: Hails from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, and earned a BBA from Chidambaram College, Coimbatore.
- Sports enthusiast: Champion in table tennis, long-distance runner, and played cricket and volleyball in college.
- Vice Presidential polls: Election scheduled for September 9, with counting on the same day. The post became vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons.
Why This Matters
With CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee, the BJP is banking on a leader with grassroots experience, parliamentary record, and gubernatorial service. His nomination reflects the party’s push to highlight leaders from southern India on the national stage.
With decades of political experience, administrative roles across states, and deep roots in Tamil Nadu, CP Radhakrishnan’s nomination signals the BJP’s intent to blend regional leadership with national responsibility in the Vice Presidential race.
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