The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced on Sunday that Maharashtra Governor Chandrapuram Ponnuswamy Radhakrishnan is the candidate for the Vice Presidential election. The National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), JP Nadda, announced during a press conference following the party’s Parliamentary Board meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Vice Presidential election is scheduled to take place on September 9.
“We will talk to the opposition as well. We should also get their support so that together we can ensure an unopposed election for the post of Vice President,” Nadda said during the press conference.
“As we said earlier, we have been in touch with them, and our senior leaders have contacted them earlier as well, and even now, we will remain in touch with them, and all our NDA colleagues have supported us. CP Radhakrishnan is our NDA’s candidate for Vice President,” the Union Minister added.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda says, “We will talk to the opposition as well. We should also get their support so that together we can ensure an unopposed election for the post of Vice President. As we said earlier, we have been in touch with… https://t.co/OLpIsl8dHa pic.twitter.com/JCnkTY4fH5
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025
CP Radhakrishnan has been serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra since July 31, 2024. He previously served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024.
PM Modi Reacts
PM Modi, in a post on X, said that CP Radhakrishnan, during his years in public life, has held various positions and has always focused on community service.
“In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that the NDA family has decided to nominate him as the Vice Presidential candidate of our alliance,” the Prime Minister posted.
In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at… pic.twitter.com/WrbKl4LB9S
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025
CP Radhakrishnan also reacted to the announcement and thanked the party’s high command and posted on X, “I am moved and touched beyond words for the confidence they have in me and giving me the opportunity to serve the Nation. I assure to work hard for the Nation until my last breath.”
My heartfelt thanks to our beloved People’s leader our most respected Honourable Prime Minister Shri. @narendramodi Ji , our beloved most respected Honourable Home Minister Shri. @AmitShah Ji, our beloved most respected Honourable Central Minister and @BJP4India President Shri.…
— CP Radhakrishnan (@CPRGuv) August 17, 2025
Vice President Election
The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier announced that polling for the Vice Presidential election will take place on September 9, with counting of votes scheduled for the same day.
The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until August 25.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar Resignation
The post of Vice President fell vacant after former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 21. He had cited health reasons for his sudden exit.
“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution,” Dhankhar’s resignation letter read.
The Vice President of India also serves as the ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(with ANI inputs)
