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Who is CP Radhakrishnan, NDA’s Pick for Vice President?

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Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C. P.) Radhakrishnan has emerged as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025—a strategic and widely respected choice.

Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi. He was also a college-level table tennis champion.

His political initiation began late teens—joining the RSS and Bharatiya Jana Sangh at age 16–17—laying the ideological groundwork for his future career.

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Political Rise in Tamil Nadu & Parliament

Radhakrishnan was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore in 1998 and again in 1999, with decisive victories in both contests. As an MP, he served on the Parliamentary Committee for Public Sector Undertakings and as part of the Consultative Committee for Finance; he also participated in the parliamentary delegation to Taiwan.

He later served as the BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president (2004–2007), leading a massive 19,000-km “Rath Yatra” to promote causes such as river linking, fighting narcotics, and promoting national unity.

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Administrative Leadership & Governance

Between 2016 and 2020, Radhakrishnan chaired the All-India Coir Board, contributing to record coir exports under the MSME Ministry.
His gubernatorial roles include serving as Governor of Jharkhand (since 2023), with additional charge of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry since March 2024.

NDA Nomination: A Strategically Unified Choice

On August 17, 2025, BJP president J. P. Nadda formally announced Radhakrishnan as the NDA’s nominee for Vice President—soon after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation—a move confirmed at the party’s parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi.

Why Radhakrishnan?

  • Integrity & Clean Image
     Known for his honesty and non-controversial reputation, he’s respected across party lines and valued for his bipartisan rapport.
  • Representation & Regional Strategy
     As a Tamilian from the Gounder OBC community, his nomination underscores the NDA’s push to strengthen its base in Western Tamil Nadu. Notably, he’s the first Tamilian candidate for VP since R. Venkataraman (1984–1987).

Quick Facts

  • Name: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan
  • Born: 20 October 1957, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
  • Education: BBA, V. O. Chidambaram College
  • Political Roots: RSS & Jana Sangh since age 16–17
  • Lok Sabha: MP for Coimbatore (1998, 1999)
  • Governance: Governor of Jharkhand; additional charge of Telangana & Puducherry
  • NDA Nominee: Vice Presidential election, scheduled 9 Sept 2025

C. P. Radhakrishnan’s journey from a grassroots RSS volunteer to multiple parliamentary roles and gubernatorial duties showcases a legacy of service, leadership, and integrity. His selection as the NDA’s Vice Presidential nominee not only reflects confidence in his administrative acumen but also highlights political strategy—balancing regional dynamics and national stature.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President of India

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On July 21, 2025, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, resigned from his post due to health reasons. Jagdeep Dhankhar was appointed as the Vice President of India in August 2022 and was expected to serve until 2027. As Vice President, he also served as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s Parliament. His resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

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What will happen now?

There is no provision in the Indian Constitution for an acting Vice President. However, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, will preside over the House in the absence of the Vice President.

The Constitution mandates that an election for the Vice President’s post must be held “as soon as possible” after the vacancy occurs.

The Election Commission of India will announce the election schedule. The newly elected Vice President will serve a fresh five-year term starting from the day they take office.

How is the Vice President elected?

The Vice President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of all members of both Houses of Parliament—that is, both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including both elected and nominated members. The election uses a system called proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote, and the voting is done by secret ballot.

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Here’s how it works in simple terms:

Each member of Parliament ranks the candidates in order of preference (1 for first choice, 2 for second, and so on).

To win, a candidate must secure more than half of the total valid votes based on a special formula.

If no candidate meets the required quota from first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those votes are transferred to the voters’ next preferred candidate.

This process continues until one candidate reaches the required quota and is declared elected.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates for the Vice President must be Indian citizens, at least 35 years old, and qualified to be elected as members of the Rajya Sabha. They must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India. The entire election process is supervised by the Election Commission of India.

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Everything You Need To Know About Women Reservation Bill 2023

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The Women Reservation Bill, 2023, or the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, was passed with a whopping majority in the Lok Sabha. The historic bill has also been passed by the Rajya Sabha. The bill calls to reserve one-third or 33% of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

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However, it may be noted that these new rules will not apply to the upcoming general elections in 2024.

The bill needs to be approved by half of the 28 state legislatures, after which it would come into force.

This is the first bill to be passed in the new Parliament building.

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