CP Radhakrishnan has officially been sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President 🇮🇳. The ceremony took place this morning at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office.

Radhakrishnan, a seasoned politician and former Governor of Maharashtra, won the Vice Presidential election by defeating B Sudershan Reddy, the joint opposition nominee, with a margin of 152 votes. His victory was backed by strong support from the NDA and some unexpected cross-voting from opposition MPs2.

The event was attended by top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with former Vice Presidents Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hamid Ansari, and Venkaiah Naidu

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the swearing-in of Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as India’s 15th Vice President 🇮🇳:

🏛️ Swearing-In Ceremony

• Date & Venue: September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
• Administered by: President Droupadi Murmu.
• Attendees: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior NDA leaders, and former Vice Presidents including Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hamid Ansari, and Venkaiah Naidu2.

🗳️ Election Highlights

• Winner: CP Radhakrishnan (NDA nominee).
• Opponent: Justice B. Sudershan Reddy (Opposition INDIA bloc).
• Vote Count:
• Radhakrishnan: 452 votes
• Reddy: 300 votes
• Turnout: 767 out of 781 MPs voted (98.2%)3.
• Majority Required: 377 votes.
• Surprise Element: Radhakrishnan received 14 more votes than expected, hinting at possible cross-voting from the opposition3.

🧑‍💼 About CP Radhakrishnan

• Age: 67
• Origin: Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
• Political Journey:
• Former Governor of Maharashtra and Jharkhand
• Twice elected to Lok Sabha from Coimbatore
• Former State President of BJP Tamil Nadu
• Long-standing association with RSS and Jana Sangh.

🏛️ Role Ahead

As Vice President, Radhakrishnan will:

• Serve as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Play a key role in parliamentary proceedings and constitutional oversight.