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12 Sep

C.P. Radhakrishnan Assumes Office as India’s New Vice President

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New Delhi: C.P. Radhakrishnan was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India during a formal oath-taking ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning. The ceremony, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, marked the beginning of Radhakrishnan’s tenure as the country’s second-highest constitutional authority. Clad in a traditional red kurta, the 67-year-old leader took his oath in English, invoking God as he pledged to uphold the Constitution and duties of the Vice President’s office. Victory in Vice Presidential Polls Radhakrishnan’s swearing-in follows his decisive win in the vice-presidential elections held earlier this week, where he defeated the…

10 Sep

Vice President to Receive Enhanced Security, CRPF Commandos to Provide ‘Z+’ Cover

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over the personal security of the Vice President of India, who will now be safeguarded under the ‘Z+’ security category. The arrangement follows fresh inputs from the Intelligence Bureau and subsequent directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per officials aware of the matter, while Delhi Police will continue to manage the outer perimeter and regulate entry points, the CRPF’s elite protection unit will be tasked with providing close-quarter security. The handover could take place as soon as Wednesday, sources indicated. ‘Z+’ protection…

09 Sep

Vice Presidential Poll Underway: CP Radhakrishnan and Sudarshan Reddy in Direct Contest; Key Parties Stay Neutral

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Voting for the election of India’s next Vice President began Tuesday morning, with lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament heading to cast their votes in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes political event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to vote as polling commenced at 10:00 AM. The electoral contest pits the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan, a 68-year-old veteran politician, against the opposition-backed candidate, 79-year-old former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy. Polling will continue until 5 PM, after which counting is scheduled to begin at 6 PM. 781 MPs…

21 Aug

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

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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

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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…