CP Radhakrishnan named NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate

CP Radhakrishnan named NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate
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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, which is scheduled for September 9.

The announcement was made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda at a press conference in New Delhi following a parliamentary board meeting. Nadda stated that the decision was unanimous and that the alliance had consulted with its partners. He added that they would also reach out to opposition parties to ensure a smooth election.

Radhakrishnan is a veteran BJP leader and the 24th Governor of Maharashtra, a role he has held since July 31, 2024. He previously served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. Additionally, he held temporary roles as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Prior to his appointments as governor, he was a two-time Member of Parliament for Coimbatore and served as the BJP's Tamil Nadu state president.

The Vice President's position became vacant on July 21 when Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned for health reasons.

The Election Commission has set the following key dates for the election:
- August 21: Last day for filing nominations
- August 25: Last day to withdraw nominations
- September 9: Polling and counting of votes