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C.P. Radhakrishnan New Vice President of India: NDA candidate secures 452 votes
Mumbai, September 9, 2025:-National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has won the Vice Presidential election of India. He got a total of 452 votes, while the opposition alliance (India Bloc) candidate, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudharshan Reddy, got 300 votes. The election was held on Tuesday (September 9, 2025), in which Radhakrishnan won by a margin of 152 votes.
Election Results and Process
The Vice Presidential election was held in Parliament House from 10 am to 5 pm. A total of 781 MPs of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were in the fray for this election. A total of 767 MPs voted, of which 752 votes were valid and 15 votes were invalid. The results were declared by the returning officer and Rajya Sabha secretary general P.C. Modi. There was some cross-voting in favour of the NDA as the opposition alliance got 15 votes short of the expected 315.
Political journey of C.P. Radhakrishnan
C.P. Radhakrishnan, 67, hails from Tirupur in Tamil Nadu and has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He had won the Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore constituency in 1998 and 1999. He is also the former state president of the Tamil Nadu BJP. He is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra and has also served as the Governor of Jharkhand and Additional Governor-in-Charge of Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan on his election on Twitter. He said, “C.P. Radhakrishnan has shown dedication, humility and intelligence in his long public service. He has always focused on social service and empowerment of the underprivileged. I am sure he will make an inspiring Vice President.”
Opposition reaction
Opposition candidate B. Sudharshan Reddy, while accepting defeat, expressed faith in India’s democratic process. “I humbly accept the result and have full faith in India’s democratic process. This election was not just an election, it was an ideological battle, and this battle will continue with greater vigour.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Radhakrishnan, but at the same time urged the Vice President to follow parliamentary traditions and give equal opportunities and respect to the opposition parties. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also said that the opposition alliance secured 40% of the votes in this election, which is remarkable compared to 26% in the 2022 Vice Presidential election.
Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Radhakrishnan's victory was followed by celebrations in his native Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. Locals burst crackers, offered prayers at temples and set up food stalls. Radhakrishnan is the third leader from Tamil Nadu to be elected as the Vice President. Earlier, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and R. Venkataraman had held the post.
Political Mathematics of the Election
The Vice Presidential election was held through secret ballot and single transferable vote system. The NDA was assured of victory due to its majority in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 11 MPs from the YSR Congress Party had also declared their support for the NDA. However, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decided not to vote in the election.
Promise from Radhakrishnan
After the election, Radhakrishnan said, “This victory is a victory for Indian nationalism. We are all one and will remain one. We want to make India a ‘developed India’, and this victory is a step in that direction.” He has promised to strengthen parliamentary democracy and work for the underprivileged in his new role.
Why was the need for the post of Vice President created?
This election was necessitated by the resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar resigned from his post on 21 July 2025 due to health reasons. During his tenure, his relations with the opposition parties remained tense, and a no-confidence motion was also moved against him.
Mumbai, September 9, 2025:-National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has won the Vice Presidential election of India. He got a total of 452 votes, while the opposition alliance (India Bloc) candidate, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudharshan Reddy, got 300 votes. The election was held on Tuesday (September 9, 2025), in which Radhakrishnan won by a margin of 152 votes.
Election Results and Process
The Vice Presidential election was held in Parliament House from 10 am to 5 pm. A total of 781 MPs of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were in the fray for this election. A total of 767 MPs voted, of which 752 votes were valid and 15 votes were invalid. The results were declared by the returning officer and Rajya Sabha secretary general P.C. Modi. There was some cross-voting in favour of the NDA as the opposition alliance got 15 votes short of the expected 315.
Political journey of C.P. Radhakrishnan
C.P. Radhakrishnan, 67, hails from Tirupur in Tamil Nadu and has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He had won the Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore constituency in 1998 and 1999. He is also the former state president of the Tamil Nadu BJP. He is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra and has also served as the Governor of Jharkhand and Additional Governor-in-Charge of Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan on his election on Twitter. He said, “C.P. Radhakrishnan has shown dedication, humility and intelligence in his long public service. He has always focused on social service and empowerment of the underprivileged. I am sure he will make an inspiring Vice President.”
Opposition reaction
Opposition candidate B. Sudharshan Reddy, while accepting defeat, expressed faith in India’s democratic process. “I humbly accept the result and have full faith in India’s democratic process. This election was not just an election, it was an ideological battle, and this battle will continue with greater vigour.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Radhakrishnan, but at the same time urged the Vice President to follow parliamentary traditions and give equal opportunities and respect to the opposition parties. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also said that the opposition alliance secured 40% of the votes in this election, which is remarkable compared to 26% in the 2022 Vice Presidential election.
Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Radhakrishnan's victory was followed by celebrations in his native Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. Locals burst crackers, offered prayers at temples and set up food stalls. Radhakrishnan is the third leader from Tamil Nadu to be elected as the Vice President. Earlier, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and R. Venkataraman had held the post.
Political Mathematics of the Election
The Vice Presidential election was held through secret ballot and single transferable vote system. The NDA was assured of victory due to its majority in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 11 MPs from the YSR Congress Party had also declared their support for the NDA. However, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decided not to vote in the election.
Promise from Radhakrishnan
After the election, Radhakrishnan said, “This victory is a victory for Indian nationalism. We are all one and will remain one. We want to make India a ‘developed India’, and this victory is a step in that direction.” He has promised to strengthen parliamentary democracy and work for the underprivileged in his new role.
Why was the need for the post of Vice President created?
This election was necessitated by the resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar resigned from his post on 21 July 2025 due to health reasons. During his tenure, his relations with the opposition parties remained tense, and a no-confidence motion was also moved against him.
Election Results and Process
The Vice Presidential election was held in Parliament House from 10 am to 5 pm. A total of 781 MPs of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were in the fray for this election. A total of 767 MPs voted, of which 752 votes were valid and 15 votes were invalid. The results were declared by the returning officer and Rajya Sabha secretary general P.C. Modi. There was some cross-voting in favour of the NDA as the opposition alliance got 15 votes short of the expected 315.
Political journey of C.P. Radhakrishnan
C.P. Radhakrishnan, 67, hails from Tirupur in Tamil Nadu and has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He had won the Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore constituency in 1998 and 1999. He is also the former state president of the Tamil Nadu BJP. He is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra and has also served as the Governor of Jharkhand and Additional Governor-in-Charge of Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan on his election on Twitter. He said, “C.P. Radhakrishnan has shown dedication, humility and intelligence in his long public service. He has always focused on social service and empowerment of the underprivileged. I am sure he will make an inspiring Vice President.”
Opposition reaction
Opposition candidate B. Sudharshan Reddy, while accepting defeat, expressed faith in India’s democratic process. “I humbly accept the result and have full faith in India’s democratic process. This election was not just an election, it was an ideological battle, and this battle will continue with greater vigour.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Radhakrishnan, but at the same time urged the Vice President to follow parliamentary traditions and give equal opportunities and respect to the opposition parties. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also said that the opposition alliance secured 40% of the votes in this election, which is remarkable compared to 26% in the 2022 Vice Presidential election.
Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Radhakrishnan's victory was followed by celebrations in his native Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. Locals burst crackers, offered prayers at temples and set up food stalls. Radhakrishnan is the third leader from Tamil Nadu to be elected as the Vice President. Earlier, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and R. Venkataraman had held the post.
Political Mathematics of the Election
The Vice Presidential election was held through secret ballot and single transferable vote system. The NDA was assured of victory due to its majority in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 11 MPs from the YSR Congress Party had also declared their support for the NDA. However, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decided not to vote in the election.
Promise from Radhakrishnan
After the election, Radhakrishnan said, “This victory is a victory for Indian nationalism. We are all one and will remain one. We want to make India a ‘developed India’, and this victory is a step in that direction.” He has promised to strengthen parliamentary democracy and work for the underprivileged in his new role.
Why was the need for the post of Vice President created?
This election was necessitated by the resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar resigned from his post on 21 July 2025 due to health reasons. During his tenure, his relations with the opposition parties remained tense, and a no-confidence motion was also moved against him.
