CP Radhakrishnan was elected India’s 15th Vice President with 452 votes, defeating Opposition’s B. Sudershan Reddy. He will take oath on September 12 and serve as Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan is set to take the oath as Vice President on September 12 and will also assume the role of Rajya Sabha Chairman. The NDA’s candidate was elected as India’s Vice President after securing a decisive 452 votes in the recent election. His opponent, joint Opposition nominee B. Sudershan Reddy, received 300 votes. The vote counting held on Tuesday evening confirmed Radhakrishnan’s clear victory, further strengthening the NDA’s position in Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, participated in the voting process, reflecting strong political engagement.
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