CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Election Victory: Radhakrishnan (NDA candidate) defeated V Sudarshan Reddy (opposition) with 452 votes vs 300; 767 of 781 MPs voted (98.2%).
- Context: Election followed Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation; Radhakrishnan resigned as Maharashtra Governor Thursday.
- Additional Charge: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat now holds Maharashtra Governor role too.
- Attendees: Dignitaries included Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Tripura Governors; CMs Mohan Charan Majhi (Odisha), Manik Saha (Tripura).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan, praising his commitment to constitutional values and parliamentary contribution.
The oath-taking underscores continuity in India's constitutional offices amid political transitions.