CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President: What This Means Beyond the Numbers
India has chosen its new Vice President. The 15th person to occupy this high constitutional office is Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, commonly referred to as C. P. Radhakrishnan. His election was no surprise, given the NDA’s numerical advantage. Out of the 767 votes cast, 452 went to Radhakrishnan. The Opposition’s candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, secured 300 votes. Fifteen ballots […]
NDA, INDIA Bloc Face Off in Vice Presidential Poll Today
The race for India’s 15th Vice President concludes today, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc heading into a ballot contest that will test political unity on both sides. The NDA’s candidate CP Radhakrishnan, currently serving as Maharashtra governor, is seen as the frontrunner against Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, a former […]
ISRO Scientist and Gandhi’s Great-Grandson in VP Race – But INDIA Bloc Still in a Tangle
Leaders of the INDIA alliance met at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday. The agenda was clear — to finalise a name for the Opposition’s vice-presidential candidate. But like many such meetings, this one ended inconclusively. The next meeting will now be held on Tuesday, August 19. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posted […]
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns, Cites Health Reasons
Jagdeep Dhankhar, India’s 14th Vice President, resigned from office on Monday evening, citing health concerns and medical advice. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, takes effect immediately under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. The 74-year-old leader wrote, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of […]