CP Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor, is NDA candidate for Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan’s name was decided after an intense discussion with the NDA parties.

New Delhi: CP Radhakrishnan has been made the NDA’s candidate for the Vice President’s election. A Parliamentary Board meeting was held to select the candidate for the Vice President. All the parties were contacted, and efforts were being made to have a unanimous election. CP Radhakrishnan’s name was decided after an intense discussion with the NDA parties. The names were discussed in detail, and suggestions were sought.

About CP Radhakrishnan

A resident of Tamil Nadu, he has been in public life for over 40 years. He has served as the Governor of Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Puducherry.

Has been elected to the Lok Sabha twice.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President of India on 21 July 2025, citing health concerns. His term was to end in August 2027. Now, the election for the next Vice-President of the country will be held on 9 September. Nominations for the office of vice president can be filed till 21 August.

This will be the 17th Vice Presidential election.

Important dates related to VP elections

• Last date for making nominations: 21 August 2025
• Date for the scrutiny of nominations: 22 August 2025
• Last date for the withdrawal of candidatures: 25 August 2025
• Date on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken: 9 September 2025
• Hours of poll: 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM
• Date on which counting, if required, shall be taken: 9 September 2025