BJP Highlights C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Vice-Presidential Candidacy

Amit Sha  outlines the nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election set for September 9, 2025. Shah articulated that it is “natural for the Vice-Presidential candidate to come from the South,” given that the President hails from the East and the Prime Minister from the West, presenting this as a thoughtful approach to regional representation within India’s leadership.

The post further praises Radhakrishnan’s credentials, noting his “long political career” and describing him as possessing a “very clean and impeccable image.” Radhakrishnan, a veteran politician from Tamil Nadu with deep ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has been a key figure in the BJP. His political journey includes serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since July 31, 2024, and previously as Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. The nomination follows the resignation of incumbent Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar due to health issues, with the election process involving 782 Members of Parliament voting via a single transferable vote system, requiring over 50% of valid votes.

Shah’s statement underscores the strategic intent behind Radhakrishnan’s selection, leveraging his southern roots to enhance the BJP’s outreach in a region where the party has historically faced challenges. Radhakrishnan’s past electoral successes, notably his 1998 and 1999 Lok Sabha wins from Coimbatore amid the post-1998 bombings political climate, are implicitly highlighted as evidence of his capability. The post, accompanied by an image link

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzLJDEBbwAApJLM.jpg), serves as both an announcement and a campaign tool, aiming to rally support ahead of the election and the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The message reflects the BJP’s confidence in Radhakrishnan’s leadership and its broader narrative of national unity through regional diversity.