<p>On Friday (September 12), CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to him. He is the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21, citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | C.P. Radhakrishnan takes oath as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administers the Oath of Office to him. <br><br>(Video Source: DD) <a href="https://t.co/I91ezMHd2w">pic.twitter.com/I91ezMHd2w</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1966362690533863738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>PM Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari were present at the ceremony, along with other dignitaries. After taking the oath, Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, at the Rajghat, after taking Oath of Office. <a href="https://t.co/21dNI9NKZN">pic.twitter.com/21dNI9NKZN</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1966371287074484608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>CP Radhakrishnan also served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. And between March and July 2024, he was the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. The veteran BJP leader, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice; furthermore, he also served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President.</p>

On September 12, C P Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President. He is successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21.

On Friday (September 12), CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to him. He is the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21, citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025.

<p>On September 12, C P Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President. He is successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21.</p>

CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President

<p>NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President of India with a total of 452 votes.&nbsp;He is set to take the oath on September 12. Radhakrishnan defeated the opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes and is likely to take oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12. Radhakrishnan polled 427 votes in the election. A total of 767 votes were polled, out of which 752 were found valid and 15 were invalid. The NDA’s nominee got 452 votes, while the INDIA bloc’s candidate got 300 votes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India. Opposition's vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes,” said PC Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, who was also the returning officer of the vice president.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> | NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India... Opposition&#39;s vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes, says PC Mody,… <a href="https://t.co/clSCI7Uhj7">pic.twitter.com/clSCI7Uhj7</a></p>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/1965415782755827747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CP Radhakrishnan and said in a post on X that he has devoted his life to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalised and will be an outstanding VP.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji on winning the 2025 Vice Presidential election. His life has always been devoted to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalised. I am confident that he will be an outstanding VP, who will strengthen our Constitutional…</p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965425416245510212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on being elected as the Vice President of India. Shah said as the new vice president Radhakrishnan will help in bringing out the best in our parliamentary democracy to serve the marginalised.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan Ji on being elected as the Vice President of India.<br><br>I firmly believe that your sagacity as a leader who has risen from the grassroots of the society and profound knowledge about administration will help us in bringing out the best in…</p>&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1965419469037334570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><h2>How did the vice presidential election go?</h2><p> </p><p>The election to choose India’s next vice president, necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, concluded with 98.3% voter turnout as lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament cast their votes.</p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to cast his vote, followed by Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and others. Opposition leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also cast their votes.</p><p> </p><p>As per reports, 767 MPs cast their votes in the election, but 15 were declared invalid. On paper, the NDA had the support of 427 MPs, and YSRCP’s 11 MPs also voted for Radhakrishnan, but the NDA nominee got more votes than their tally, leading to speculation of cross-voting by some opposition MPs.</p><p> </p><p>Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said earlier in the day that all 315 opposition MPs turned up for voting, but since INDIA bloc nominee Reddy got only 300 votes, some cross-voting seems to have taken place.<br><br>The election was held around 50 days after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the vice president, citing health concerns.</p><h2>Who is new VP Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan</h2><p> </p><p>Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and lifelong RSS swayamsevak, will become India’s vice-president, making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office as he follows in the footsteps of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87), both of whom later rose to the presidency.</p><p> </p><p>Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur—the “knitwear capital of India” in Tamil Nadu’s Kongu belt—Radhakrishnan was drawn to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) early. At just 17, he joined the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, which later gave rise to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).</p><p> </p><p>A foot soldier of the BJP since its inception in 1980, Radhakrishnan has held many key roles in the party's Tamil Nadu unit and was the State President from 2004 to 2007.</p><p> </p><p>The ruling NDA fielded former Tamil Nadu BJP president CP Radhakrishnan, an OBC leader and two-time former member of Lok Sabha from Coimbatore, while the Opposition picked Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, for the race.</p><p> </p><p>Polling was held in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, between 10 am and 5 pm, said Rajya Sabha Secretary-General PC Mody, the returning officer.</p><p> </p><p>The Opposition called the contest an “ideological battle,” though the numbers comfortably favoured the NDA.</p><p> </p><p>Several regional outfits like the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chose to abstain.</p>

 Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and RSS swayamsevak, becomes India’s Vice President making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office after Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87).

NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President of India with a total of 452 votes. He is set to take the oath on September 12. Radhakrishnan defeated the opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes and is likely to take oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12. Radhakrishnan polled 427 votes in the election. A total of 767 votes were polled, out of which 752 were found valid and 15 were invalid. The NDA’s nominee got 452 votes, while the INDIA bloc’s candidate got 300 votes. “The NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India. Opposition's vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes,” said PC Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, who was also the returning officer of the vice president.

<p>&nbsp;Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and RSS swayamsevak, becomes India’s Vice President making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office after Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87).</p>

CP Radhakrishnan elected India’s 15th Vice President, to take oath on Sep 12

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his vote after polling in the Vice-Presidential election began at 10 am on Tuesday. Along with PM Modi, other members of Parliament are also going to cast their vote to fill the post left vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Voted in the 2025 Vice President election. <a href="https://t.co/soCoJJmHSI">pic.twitter.com/soCoJJmHSI</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965279055214985341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.</p><h3>Vice President's vote counting time</h3><p>Polling began at 10 am in the new Parliament building, where eligible members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will cast their votes until 5 pm. The vote counting will start at 6 pm, and the results are expected later in the evening.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, members of parliament are not required to follow party whips while casting their votes in the vice presidential election, which is conducted through a secret ballot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The electoral college for the poll consists of 788 members — 245 from the Rajya Sabha and 543 from the Lok Sabha. In addition, the 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are also entitled to participate in the voting process.</p>

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his vote after polling in the Vice-Presidential election began at 10 am on Tuesday. Along with PM Modi, other members of Parliament are also going to cast their vote to fill the post left vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation.

<p>The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.</p>

CP Radhakrishnan vs B Sudershan Reddy: PM Modi casts 1st vote in vice-presidential election

<p>India is at the cusp of choosing its new vice-president after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July. What was meant to be a mid-term continuation of routine parliamentary business has suddenly become a high-stakes political contest, drawing attention to two sharply different candidates and the power balance between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc.</p><h2>Why a new election was needed</h2><p>Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, citing health reasons. His exit created a rare mid-term vacancy in the vice-presidential office, prompting the Election Commission to announce a special election for September 9, 2025. The vice-president of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, holds a crucial constitutional position—balancing legislative responsibilities while being first in line to the presidency should the need arise.</p><h2>The candidates in fray</h2><h3>CP Radhakrishnan: NDA’s Pick</h3><p>The NDA has fielded CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently serving as Governor of Maharashtra, Radhakrishnan is not new to politics or parliamentary life. A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore, he also led the BJP in Tamil Nadu as state president. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for loyalty to the party and long administrative experience, which the NDA is banking on to project stability. His nomination was announced on August 17 and quickly secured support from several allies, including the YSR Congress Party, JD(U), AIADMK, NCP, TDP, and Shiv Sena. That broad coalition makes him the frontrunner in terms of numbers.</p><h3>B Sudarshan Reddy: INDIA Bloc’s challenger</h3><p>The opposition INDIA bloc has united behind Justice (Retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge who also served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court and later became Goa’s first Lokayukta. Reddy’s candidature, announced on August 19, is a deliberate contrast to the NDA’s political choice. The opposition is framing him as a figure of integrity and constitutional commitment, aiming to appeal to lawmakers’ sense of independence and conscience.</p><h2>How the election works</h2><p>The vice-president is chosen by members of both houses of Parliament through a secret ballot under the single transferable vote system. This means MPs are free to vote beyond party lines, giving rise to the possibility of cross-voting. Polling is being held on September 9 at Vasudha Hall in Parliament House, running from 10am to 5pm, with counting set to begin immediately afterward. The result is expected by evening. With 781 MPs eligible, and around 770 expected to cast votes (given abstentions by some parties like BJD and BRS), the halfway mark is 386 votes.</p><h2>The numbers game</h2><p>In terms of raw arithmetic, the NDA enjoys a comfortable lead. Together with allies and external supporters, Radhakrishnan is estimated to command between 425 and 429 votes, already above the majority threshold. The INDIA bloc controls about 324 MPs — a significant bloc but not enough to tilt the balance on its own. Their strategy lies in presenting Justice Reddy as a moral alternative and hoping to secure cross-party votes or at least narrow the margin to showcase opposition strength.</p><h2>What’s at stake</h2><p>The vice-president plays a pivotal role in managing the Rajya Sabha, often becoming a key figure in balancing debates and ensuring the smooth functioning of the upper house. With India’s Parliament entering a period of heated debates on reforms, economic policy, and foreign affairs, the choice of Vice President will have immediate practical implications. Moreover, this election is a test of strength between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc. For the NDA, a win by Radhakrishnan would reaffirm its dominant parliamentary control. For the opposition, even a closer-than-expected result would be touted as proof of growing cohesion among its ranks.</p><h2>Likely outcome?</h2><p>Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises. By the end of September 9, India will know whether the numbers held or if Justice Reddy managed to script an unexpected twist.</p>

Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises

India is at the cusp of choosing its new vice-president after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July. What was meant to be a mid-term continuation of routine parliamentary business has suddenly become a high-stakes political contest, drawing attention to two sharply different candidates and the power balance between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc. Why a new election was needed Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, citing health reasons. His exit created a rare mid-term vacancy in the vice-presidential office, prompting the Election Commission to announce a special election for September 9, 2025. The vice-president of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, holds a crucial constitutional position—balancing legislative responsibilities while being first in line to the presidency should the need arise. The candidates in fray CP Radhakrishnan: NDA’s Pick The NDA has fielded CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently serving as Governor of Maharashtra, Radhakrishnan is not new to politics or parliamentary life. A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore, he also led the BJP in Tamil Nadu as state president. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for loyalty to the party and long administrative experience, which the NDA is banking on to project stability. His nomination was announced on August 17 and quickly secured support from several allies, including the YSR Congress Party, JD(U), AIADMK, NCP, TDP, and Shiv Sena. That broad coalition makes him the frontrunner in terms of numbers. B Sudarshan Reddy: INDIA Bloc’s challenger The opposition INDIA bloc has united behind Justice (Retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge who also served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court and later became Goa’s first Lokayukta. Reddy’s candidature, announced on August 19, is a deliberate contrast to the NDA’s political choice. The opposition is framing him as a figure of integrity and constitutional commitment, aiming to appeal to lawmakers’ sense of independence and conscience. How the election works The vice-president is chosen by members of both houses of Parliament through a secret ballot under the single transferable vote system. This means MPs are free to vote beyond party lines, giving rise to the possibility of cross-voting. Polling is being held on September 9 at Vasudha Hall in Parliament House, running from 10am to 5pm, with counting set to begin immediately afterward. The result is expected by evening. With 781 MPs eligible, and around 770 expected to cast votes (given abstentions by some parties like BJD and BRS), the halfway mark is 386 votes. The numbers game In terms of raw arithmetic, the NDA enjoys a comfortable lead. Together with allies and external supporters, Radhakrishnan is estimated to command between 425 and 429 votes, already above the majority threshold. The INDIA bloc controls about 324 MPs — a significant bloc but not enough to tilt the balance on its own. Their strategy lies in presenting Justice Reddy as a moral alternative and hoping to secure cross-party votes or at least narrow the margin to showcase opposition strength. What’s at stake The vice-president plays a pivotal role in managing the Rajya Sabha, often becoming a key figure in balancing debates and ensuring the smooth functioning of the upper house. With India’s Parliament entering a period of heated debates on reforms, economic policy, and foreign affairs, the choice of Vice President will have immediate practical implications. Moreover, this election is a test of strength between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc. For the NDA, a win by Radhakrishnan would reaffirm its dominant parliamentary control. For the opposition, even a closer-than-expected result would be touted as proof of growing cohesion among its ranks. Likely outcome? Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises. By the end of September 9, India will know whether the numbers held or if Justice Reddy managed to script an unexpected twist.

<p>India votes for new vice-president today: NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan is up against INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudarshan Reddy. Voting will begin from 10am and will end at 5pm</p>

India all set to elect its next vice-president: CP Radhakrishnan vs B Sudershan Reddy. Who will win?

<p>India’s second-highest constitutional office, vice-president, will go for polls on Tuesday (Sep 9) as National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate Sudershan Reddy will lock horns. Ahead of the polls on Tuesday, alliances, parties and those concerned will look to prepare a final draft of support.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, part of the calculations won’t include K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Akali Dal and Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as they won’t participate in the voting. So here’s a detailed look at how the equations will look ahead of the vice-president polls?</p><h2><strong>How numbers stack up for the equations?</strong></h2><p>Unlike any other election process, the Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (both elected and nominated members). Meaning, a total of 781 Members of Parliament are eligible to take part in the Vice-President of India elections. However, BRS (3 MPs), BJD (8 MPs) and Akali (1 MP) won’t take part in the elections, meaning only 769 MPs will vote in the elections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As things stand, despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Only a major shift overnight could see NDA struggle in the VP elections, while INDIA would need nothing less than a miracle to see their candidate emerge victorious, as the stance of only seven MPs is unknown.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-will-india-elect-its-next-vice-president-after-jagdeep-dhankar-steps-down-1753120207905"><strong>How will India elect its next vice president after Jagdeep Dhankhar steps down?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the time of writing, no other party or independent candidate apart from those mentioned above had announced their boycott in the VP elections.</p><h2><strong>Why are BRS, BJD abstaining from voting?</strong></h2><p>“The BJD has decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential elections. The BJD remains equidistant from both the NDA and the INDIA alliance. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 crore people of Odisha,” BJD Rajya Sabha floor leader Sasmit Patra told reporters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-142-indian-vp-calls-it-a-nuclear-missile-against-democracy-wion-explains-8976170"><strong>What is Article 142? Indian VP calls it 'a nuclear missile' against democracy | WION Explains</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BRS working president KT Rama Rao said, “Both Congress and BJP are harassing Telangana farmers by failing to provide sufficient urea. That’s why the BRS has decided not to participate in the Vice-Presidential elections on behalf of 71 lakh Telangana farmers. If the NOTA option was available, we would have used that. Since it is not an option, we are abstaining.”</p>

Despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.

India’s second-highest constitutional office, vice-president, will go for polls on Tuesday (Sep 9) as National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate Sudershan Reddy will lock horns. Ahead of the polls on Tuesday, alliances, parties and those concerned will look to prepare a final draft of support. However, part of the calculations won’t include K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Akali Dal and Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as they won’t participate in the voting. So here’s a detailed look at how the equations will look ahead of the vice-president polls? How numbers stack up for the equations? Unlike any other election process, the Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (both elected and nominated members). Meaning, a total of 781 Members of Parliament are eligible to take part in the Vice-President of India elections. However, BRS (3 MPs), BJD (8 MPs) and Akali (1 MP) won’t take part in the elections, meaning only 769 MPs will vote in the elections. As things stand, despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge. Only a major shift overnight could see NDA struggle in the VP elections, while INDIA would need nothing less than a miracle to see their candidate emerge victorious, as the stance of only seven MPs is unknown. ALSO READ | How will India elect its next vice president after Jagdeep Dhankhar steps down? At the time of writing, no other party or independent candidate apart from those mentioned above had announced their boycott in the VP elections. Why are BRS, BJD abstaining from voting? “The BJD has decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential elections. The BJD remains equidistant from both the NDA and the INDIA alliance. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 crore people of Odisha,” BJD Rajya Sabha floor leader Sasmit Patra told reporters. ALSO READ | What is Article 142? Indian VP calls it 'a nuclear missile' against democracy | WION Explains BRS working president KT Rama Rao said, “Both Congress and BJP are harassing Telangana farmers by failing to provide sufficient urea. That’s why the BRS has decided not to participate in the Vice-Presidential elections on behalf of 71 lakh Telangana farmers. If the NOTA option was available, we would have used that. Since it is not an option, we are abstaining.”

<p>Despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.</p>

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<p>CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday, (Sep 12), at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. He succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down on July 21 due to health concerns. Before taking up this role, Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025. The need for this election came after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation. Once Radhakrishnan got elected, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, administered the oath. This is an interesting part of the ceremony, because the President takes their oath from the Chief Justice of India, and the Vice President takes the oath from the President. This brings us to a key point: the difference between the oaths of the President and the Vice President, as laid out in the Indian Constitution. Let's understand it below.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-the-indian-tricolour-is-hoisted-on-august-15-and-unfurled-on-january-26-1755186539429">Why is the Indian tricolour hoisted on August 15 and unfurled on January 26</a></p><p><br>According to Article 60 of the Indian Constitution, the president’s oath is about faithfully executing the office and, importantly, to ‘preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Article 69 talks about the vice president’s oath. It says the vice president will 'bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India' and faithfully discharge their duties. Unlike the president’s oath, the Vice President’s does not include the words ‘preserve, protect and defend’. Instead, it focuses on loyalty or faithfulness to the Constitution.</p><h2>Difference between oaths of President and Vice President</h2><p>The key difference between the two oaths is that the president promises to actively protect and defend the Constitution, while the vice president promises to remain loyal and true to it. The president is not just expected to follow the Constitution but also to actively safeguard it. This means that the president has a duty to take a stand whenever the Constitution or the law is in danger. &nbsp;The vice president must follow the Constitution sincerely and ensure that his or her actions are always within the limits of the law.</p><h2>Similarity between oaths of President and Governor</h2><p>Another interesting point is that the oath of state governors is very similar to that of the president. The governor promises to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law' of their respective state and to serve the people of that state. In essence, the governor is the representative of the president in states.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, while the governor and president both swear to protect the Constitution, the vice president’s oath focuses on allegiance.</p>

Article 69 talks about the vice president’s oath. It says the vice president will 'bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India' and faithfully discharge their duties

CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday, (Sep 12), at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. He succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down on July 21 due to health concerns. Before taking up this role, Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025. The need for this election came after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation. Once Radhakrishnan got elected, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, administered the oath. This is an interesting part of the ceremony, because the President takes their oath from the Chief Justice of India, and the Vice President takes the oath from the President. This brings us to a key point: the difference between the oaths of the President and the Vice President, as laid out in the Indian Constitution. Let's understand it below. Also read | Why is the Indian tricolour hoisted on August 15 and unfurled on January 26 According to Article 60 of the Indian Constitution, the president’s oath is about faithfully executing the office and, importantly, to ‘preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law.' Article 69 talks about the vice president’s oath. It says the vice president will 'bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India' and faithfully discharge their duties. Unlike the president’s oath, the Vice President’s does not include the words ‘preserve, protect and defend’. Instead, it focuses on loyalty or faithfulness to the Constitution. Difference between oaths of President and Vice President The key difference between the two oaths is that the president promises to actively protect and defend the Constitution, while the vice president promises to remain loyal and true to it. The president is not just expected to follow the Constitution but also to actively safeguard it. This means that the president has a duty to take a stand whenever the Constitution or the law is in danger. The vice president must follow the Constitution sincerely and ensure that his or her actions are always within the limits of the law. Similarity between oaths of President and Governor Another interesting point is that the oath of state governors is very similar to that of the president. The governor promises to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law' of their respective state and to serve the people of that state. In essence, the governor is the representative of the president in states. So, while the governor and president both swear to protect the Constitution, the vice president’s oath focuses on allegiance.

<p>Article 69 talks about the vice president’s oath. It says the vice president will 'bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India' and faithfully discharge their duties</p>

What is the key difference between the oaths of President and Vice President of India?

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been officially declared the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled to be held on September 9, 2025.
The announcement was made by BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda, following a key meeting of the BJP Parliamentary Board chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader and two-time MP from Tamil Nadu, currently serves as the Governor of Maharashtra. His nomination underscores the NDA’s strategic positioning ahead of the upcoming election.

NDA picks Maharashtra governor: CP Radhakrishnan announced as V-P nominee

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (August 17) named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for the Vice President’s post. The decision was taken at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting to finalise the party’s nominee. If elected, Radhakrishnan will replace former India's President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down last month due to some health concerns. According to some sources, Radhakrishnan is also likely to attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday (August 19).&nbsp;<br>The Election Commission has also announced that the voting for the new Vice President will be held on September 9. The last date for filing nomination forms is August 21 and scrutiny of documents will take place on August 22.</p><p>On Radhakrishnan's announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on X, writing, “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.”</p>

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<h2>Who is CP Radhakrishnan?</h2><p>Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was born on 20 October, 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu and he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.&nbsp;</p><p>He is a long-time member of the RSS and was also a part of the Bharatiya Janasangh’s State Executive Committee in 1974. In the year 2004 to 2007, he served as the BJP’s Tamil Nadu State President. Radhakrishnan further took charge as Maharashtra Governor on 31 July, 2024. Before becoming the governor of the Maharashtra, earlier he served as Jharkhand Governor for nearly one and a half years.</p><p>Apart from the politics, Radhakrishnan has a keen interest in sports, as he was a college-level table tennis champion and a long-distance runner. He also enjoys playing cricket and volleyball, according to the Maharashtra Raj Bhavan website.</p>

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Aug 17) announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-President election, scheduled for September 9.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (August 17) named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for the Vice President’s post. The decision was taken at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting to finalise the party’s nominee. If elected, Radhakrishnan will replace former India's President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down last month due to some health concerns. According to some sources, Radhakrishnan is also likely to attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday (August 19). The Election Commission has also announced that the voting for the new Vice President will be held on September 9. The last date for filing nomination forms is August 21 and scrutiny of documents will take place on August 22. On Radhakrishnan's announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on X, writing, “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.”

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Aug 17) announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-President election, scheduled for September 9.</p>

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