CP Radhakrishnan

21 Aug

Vice Presidential Polls: ECI Appoints Observers as Contest Heats Up Between Reddy and Radhakrishnan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaB Sudershan Reddy, CP Radhakrishnan, Election Commission of India, Vice President election

New Delhi, August 21 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed two senior officers of the rank of Additional Secretary as Observers to oversee the upcoming Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9.The polls will witness a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, backed by the Opposition INDIA bloc, and the NDA’s nominee, C P Radhakrishnan. The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while withdrawals can be made until August 25. The post of Vice President fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, citing health reasons.The ECI has named Sushil Kumar…

17 Aug

NDA Picks CP Radhakrishnan as Vice Presidential Candidate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCP Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor, NDA, Vice Presidential election

New Delhi, August 17, 2025 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the Vice Presidential election.The announcement followed internal consultations among senior leaders of the ruling coalition. Sources said the decision was unanimous, with the alliance projecting Radhakrishnan as a consensus figure who combines long political experience with administrative expertise.Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, has been serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since 2023. He earlier represented Coimbatore in the Lok Sabha and has been active in organizational roles within the party for decades. His candidature reflects…