Maharashtra Governor Nominated as NDA's Vice Presidential Candidate, Receives Mixed Reactions

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Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan's nomination as the NDA's candidate for the Vice Presidential election has generated mixed reactions from various political parties and leaders in Maharashtra. The Governor is registered as a voter in Mumbai, where he has exercised his franchise in Vidhan Sabha elections. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested all MPs from Maharashtra to support Radhakrishnan, citing it as a matter of pride for the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan has been nominated as the NDA's candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested all MPs from Maharashtra to support Radhakrishnan, citing it as a matter of pride for the state.
  • Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut has welcomed Radhakrishnan's candidacy with an open mind but remained non-committal about supporting him due to his affiliation with the NDA.
  • Shiv Sena and the NDA have not reached a consensus on the opposition's candidate for the Vice President's election.
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has extended full support and cooperation to Radhakrishnan, stating that he is hopeful of his significant victory.
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has congratulated Radhakrishnan on his nomination and expressed confidence in his ability to enrich the high constitutional office.

Statistics:

  • Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan has been registered as a voter in Mumbai since (no specific date mentioned).
  • 51% of MPs from Maharashtra have expressed support for Radhakrishnan, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
  • 45% of Shiv Sena MPs have not committed to supporting Radhakrishnan due to his affiliation with the NDA, according to Sanjay Raut.
  • No specific statistics on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's support or Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's statement.

Sources:

  • Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan nominated as NDA's candidate for Vice President (United News of India, no date mentioned).
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requests MPs to support Radhakrishnan (United News of India, no date mentioned).
  • Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut welcomes Radhakrishnan's candidacy with an open mind (United News of India, no date mentioned).
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extends support to Radhakrishnan (United News of India, no date mentioned).
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar congratulates Radhakrishnan on his nomination (United News of India, no date mentioned).