CP Radhakrishnan, the newly elected Vice President of India, will take oath of office today at 10:30 am at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Radhakrishnan secured a decisive victory in the recent election, garnering 452 votes against opposition candidate V Sudarshan Reddy's 300 votes, marking him as the 15th Vice President of India.
- Election Context: Held following former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on July 21, 2025.
- Margin of Victory: Radhakrishnan won by 152 votes; voter turnout was 98.2% with 767 of 781 MPs voting.
- Previous Role: Resigned as Maharashtra Governor on Thursday; Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat now holds additional charge of Maharashtra Governor.
- Post-Election: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan, praising his commitment to constitutional values and parliamentary contribution.
- Schedule: Post-oath meeting with Rajya Sabha floor leaders at 12:30 pm today.
A seasoned politician, Radhakrishnan has served in various roles including Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra, and as Tamil Nadu BJP president. His election reflects significant political dynamics, with cross-voting evident in the results.