New Delhi [India], August 17 : Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the Governor of Maharashtra, CP Radhakrishnan as the candidate for the Vice Presidential election and emphasised that his roles as a parliamentarian and as governor of different states have played a significant role in effectively fulfilling the constitutional duties.
In a post on X, the Union Minister said, "Congratulations to the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Ji on being nominated as the NDA's candidate for the vice presidential election."
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"Your roles as a parliamentarian and as Governor of different states have played a significant role in effectively fulfilling the constitutional duties. I am sure your vast experience and wisdom will enhance the prestige of the Upper House and achieve new milestones."
The Union minister hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all members of the BJP Parliamentary board for this decision. "Gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi Ji and all members of the BJP Parliamentary board for this decision," the post further read.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday extended his wishes to Governor of Maharashtra CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) picked him as the candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
In a post on X, Minister Goyal said, "Heartiest congratulations to the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan ji, on being nominated as the NDA's candidate for the Vice Presidential election. In his dedicated service across diverse positions, he has consistently worked towards empowering the marginalised.
NDA on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled to be held on September 9. The announcement was made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda during a press conference following the party's Parliamentary Board meeting held in the national capital.
"At the parliamentary board meeting, we all unanimously decided on the VP candidate, Mr CP Radhakrishna. We discussed the VP candidate with all our alliance party (NDA) earlier as well. We will discuss our opposition party as well to smooth the VP election," Nadda said.
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. Radhakrishnan was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice and previously served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President.