New Delhi [India], August 17 : Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday extended his heartiest congratulations to CP Radhakrishnan on being nominated as the NDA candidate for Vice President of India.
He said that Radhakrishnan's nomination reflected trust in his commitment to the nation.
In a post on X, Kiren Rijiju said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri C P Radhakrishnan ji, presently Governor of Maharashtra, on being nominated as the NDA candidate for Vice President of India. With decades of political service and a deep connection with the people, his nomination reflects trust in his commitment to the nation."
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was picked as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections.
Replying to PM Modi's congratulatory 'X' post, Radhakrishnan thanked him for his wishes and for allowing him to serve the nation.
"My heartfelt thanks to our beloved People's leader, our most respected Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for nominating me as the NDA Vice Presidential candidate and giving me the opportunity to serve the Nation," Radhakrishnan posted on X.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan after he was named the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential elections scheduled to be held on September 9.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Radhakrishnan had distinguished himself in public life with his dedication, humility and intellect.
"In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that the NDA family has decided to nominate him as the Vice Presidential candidate of our alliance," the Prime Minister wrote on 'X'.
Meanwhile, CP Radhakrishna, who is at present the Maharashtra Governor, prayed at the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai after he was picked as the NDA's candidate for the VP polls.
Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan is currently serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra, a post he assumed on July 31, 2024. He previously served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. He also held additional charge as the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry between March and July 2024.
A veteran BJP leader, Radhakrishnan, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice and previously served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President.