New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced CP Radakrishnan, the governor of Maharashtra, as the candidate for the Vice Presidential polls scheduled for September 9. The decision was taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s highest decision-making body, the Parliamentary Board on Sunday. Prime Minister chaired the meeting.
“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”, wrote PM Modi on X.
Earlier, Radhakrishnan has served as the governor of Jharkhand 2023 to 2024) and had additional charge of Telangana. He had also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. He was twice elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore and is a former state president of the BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit.
According to people aware of the details, the 11-member Board, which met at the party headquarters in the Capital, had detailed discussions on the names that were shortlisted for the election.
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