NDA announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as Vice Presidential candidate. He was welcomed at Delhi Airport by BJP leaders and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. Opposition reaction and electoral dynamics are also under discussion.
Vice President: NDA's Vice Presidential candidate and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Delhi on Monday. As soon as he landed at the airport, he was warmly welcomed by BJP leaders and Union Ministers. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Bhupendra Yadav, and several other senior leaders were present. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also reached the airport and greeted Radhakrishnan. A large number of BJP workers and leaders joined his convoy.
NDA Announces Candidate
The NDA (National Democratic Alliance) announced CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election on Sunday. This decision was taken at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior party leaders. BJP President JP Nadda announced the decision and said that Radhakrishnan was unanimously chosen as the candidate.
Who is CP Radhakrishnan?
CP Radhakrishnan's full name is Candapuram Ponnuswami Radhakrishnan. He is an experienced leader and has been associated with the BJP organization for a long time. Radhakrishnan took oath as the Governor of Maharashtra in July 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Governor of Jharkhand for about a year and a half. During his tenure in Jharkhand, he was also entrusted by the President with the additional charge of the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
Four Decades of Political Experience
CP Radhakrishnan is a well-known name in Tamil Nadu politics. He was born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. He has been associated with politics and social life for four decades. Considering his active role in the BJP organization and his public relations skills, he was entrusted with many important responsibilities. His experience and political understanding have made him a b NDA candidate.