CP Radhakrishnan Elected as 15th Vice-President of India

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CP Radhakrishnan, a seasoned politician with a background in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was elected as the 15th Vice-President of India, defeating B Sudershan Reddy of the Opposition INDIA bloc. Radhakrishnan secured a significant victory with 452 votes against Reddy's 300, garnering support from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and casting a winning vote in the election.

Key Takeaways:

  • CP Radhakrishnan, born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has been a member of the RSS.
  • Radhakrishnan has served as the state president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu between 2004 and 2007 and as the Governor of Jharkhand for nearly one-and-a-half years.
  • He was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra on July 31, 2024, and assumed the role of Vice-President after his predecessor Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation in July.
  • Radhakrishnan's main duties as Vice-President include acting as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha and stepping in as the President of India if the position becomes vacant.
  • He is set to serve as Vice-President for a period of five years starting from the day he assumes office.

Statistics:

  • 98% of Members of Parliament (MPs) cast their votes to elect India's new V-P.
  • 12 out of 781 total MPs abstained from voting.
  • CP Radhakrishnan secured 452 votes, while B Sudershan Reddy received 300 votes.

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