Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra. He has a long-standing career in public service, having previously held the position of Governor of Jharkhand and served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President. Radhakrishnan is recognized for his dedication to community service and his efforts in empowering marginalized groups. He has also been elected twice to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore. In September 2024, he was announced as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the Vice-President election, reflecting his respected status within the party and broader political circles.