CP Radhakrishnan
CP Radhakrishnan is a seasoned Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), known for his extensive political career as a former Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore and as a two-time governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra. He has strong ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and has been influential in Tamil Nadu politics, particularly within the OBC Gounder community. His nomination as the BJP's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election highlights the party's strategic focus on regional representation and its strength in Parliament.
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Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan was present at the ceremony.
Amid row, three Rahman songs in Beating Retreat | India News
India· 2026-01-29
CP Radhakrishnan is the Vice-President of India who delivered an inspiring address at the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam.
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Newly elected Vice President CP Radhakrishnan presides over the Council of States as its chairman for the first time.
Policy, Politics… Paralysis? - The Times of IndiaIndia· 2025-12-01
Radhakrishnan assumed office in September, becoming the country’s new Vice President.
Winter Session: PM Modi welcomes Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan as Parliament opens — Watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-01
CP Radhakrishnan is the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar who was sworn in on September 12.
'My recent past is proof': Ex-VP Dhankhar's cryptic remarks raise eyebrows; first public speech since resignation | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
CP Radhakrishnan expressed his condolences to the bereaved families after the tragic stampede.
Andhra temple stampede: Inquiry ordered as rush kills 9 devotees - top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-01
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan also posted on social media.
Jaisalmer Bus Fire: How vehicle bought 5 days ago became a death trap; flames at front blocked escape | Jodhpur NewsIndia· 2025-10-15
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan condoled the deceased in the bus fire incident.
3 kids among 20 charred to death after Jodhpur-bound bus catches fire, 15 critical | Jaipur NewsIndia· 2025-10-15CP Radhakrishnan was elected as India's new Vice President with 452 votes.
VP elected, politics continues: BJP takes 'conscience' swipe over cross-voting; opposition claims 'votes were bought' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-10
CP Radhakrishnan was elected as Vice President of India and is a prominent voice of BJP in Tamil Nadu.
This Election Is About That ElectionIndia· 2025-09-10
CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as India's next vice-president, representing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
India elects new vice-president in midterm vote
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Radhakrishnan is the NDA nominee and Maharashtra governor holding a commanding lead in the vice-presidential election.
NDA's Radhakrishnan has edge as MPs elect VP today | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
CP Radhakrishnan is the NDA's candidate for the vice-presidential polls.
VP polls: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan vs INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy - What’s happened so far, who has edge? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
Reddy will face CP Radhakrishnan who is National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) VP candidate.
VP polls: AIMIM to back Sudershan Reddy; Asaduddin Owaisi says, 'will support fellow Hyderabadi' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-06
CP Radhakrishnan has been named as the nominee for the Vice Presidential election by the ruling party.
Life after resignation: Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Playing table tennis, practicing yoga | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
CP Radhakrishnan was named the NDA candidate for the post of Vice President.
'They have only one agenda': Amit Shah's attack on Stalin, Sonia over dynastic politics - top quotes | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
Justice Reddy acknowledged that Radhakrishnan is a dignified and decent person.
It's an opportunity to propagate ideals of Constitution: Reddy | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-20
CP Radhakrishnan has been nominated as the NDA’s candidate for vice president.
BJP’s vice-president choice reveals a bigger gamble in the southIndia· 2025-08-19CP Radhakrishnan is the vice presidential candidate who was felicitated during the parliamentary session.
INDIA bloc continues SIR protest: Telangana Congress demands urea for farmers; ruckus adjourns parliament | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-19
BJP declared Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA nominee for the vice-presidential election.
VP polls: PM Modi meets NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan; conveys wishes - see pics | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18CP Radhakrishnan is the NDA’s candidate for Vice President and currently serves as the Governor of Maharashtra.
Vice presidential poll: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) backs NDA's candidate; extends wishes to CP Radhakrishnan | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18CP Radhakrishnan is the NDA’s candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
Who is CP Radhakrishnan? Meet NDA candidate for Vice-Presidential election - here's all you need to know | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Radhakrishnan is all set to be India's next vice-president.
INDIA bloc likely to discuss its VP candidate today | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
