NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan set to be India’s next vice president, PM Modi hails his grassroots work in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday after he was selected as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential elections which is scheduled for September 9.

In a post on X, PM Modi stated that Radhakrishnan had distinguished himself in public life with his commitment, humility, and intelligence.

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

“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 read.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan is presently the 24th Governor of Maharashtra, having sworn office on July 31, 2024. He formerly served as Governor of Jharkhand, from February 2023 until July 2024. From March to July 2024, he served as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore thrice and earlier served as Tamil Nadu BJP State President.

Earlier in the day, BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda stated that the party is going to hold talks with opposition parties to secure an uncontested election for the Vice Presidential post.

Speaking at a press conference, Nadda said, “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 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 Election Commission has scheduled the Vice Presidential election for September 9, with both polling and counting of votes to be held on the same day.

Candidates have until August 21 to file their nominations, and withdrawals will be accepted up to August 25.

The post became vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing health concerns.