Maharashtra Leaders Hail Governor Radhakrishnan's NDA VP Nomination
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have extended their congratulations to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on his nomination as the NDA candidate for the Vice President post.
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Fadnavis's visit to Raj Bhavan was a gesture of support and respect for Radhakrishnan's nomination. The Chief Minister's Office stated that the meeting was a sign of the strong relationship between the state government and the Governor.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also declared his support for Radhakrishnan's candidature on behalf of the Shiv Sena party. Shinde expressed his congratulations, calling the choice a recognition of the Governor's experience and integrity. In a post on X, Shinde wrote, 'By selecting the Governor of Maharashtra, C.P. Radhakrishnan, as the candidate for the Vice Presidential post, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has duly honoured an experienced, wise, honest, and patriotic personality in the political arena. I declare support on behalf of the Shiv Sena party for the candidacy of Radhakrishnan, who possesses extensive experience in parliamentary work as a Member of Parliament and profound knowledge of administrative work as a Governor. Additionally, heartfelt congratulations on his candidacy for the Vice Presidential post. Given that his victory in this election is certain, I extend my best wishes for a successful tenure as Vice President and for his tenure to be remarkable for the bright future of the country.'
The NDA had earlier in the day announced CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice Presidential candidate for the election scheduled on September 9. The announcement was made by BJP national president JP Nadda after the party's Parliamentary Board meeting in New Delhi. Nadda said, '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.'
Radhakrishnan, 67, has a rich political background. His political life started with his association with organizations like the RSS and Jan Sangh, where he took up student politics. Since then, he has used politics as a medium to serve the public, with over four decades of serving people as a karyakarta. He won his first election from Coimbatore in 1998 with a margin of 1,50,000+ votes. He later went on to serve as the Governor of Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Puducherry.
Radhakrishnan's journey in politics began at the age of 16 when he joined the Jan Sangh in 1974. In 1996, he became the secretary of the BJP in Tamil Nadu. He was elected as MP from the Coimbatore parliamentary constituency in 1998, winning by a significant margin, and was re-elected in 1999 from the same constituency. In 2006, he was appointed as the state president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, during which he actively raised social and developmental issues.
From 2016 to 2020, he served as the chairman of the Coir Board, under whose leadership, India's coir export reached an all-time high. He is regarded as an eminent, knowledgeable, and untainted by any legal accusations. Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan is an agriculturist and industrialist by profession. He completed his BBA from V.O.C. College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
In his over four decades of experience serving the masses, Radhakrishnan has held multiple posts, including State Executive Committee Member, Bharatiya Jan Sangh (1974); Secretary, BJP, Tamil Nadu (1996); MP, Coimbatore Parliamentary Constituency (1998-1999); MP, Coimbatore Parliamentary Constituency (1999-2004); Part of parliamentary delegation to the UN (2004); State President, BJP, Tamil Nadu (2004-2007); Member of the first parliamentary delegation to Taiwan (2014); Chairman, All India Coir Board (2016-2020); State Incharge (Prabhari), Kerala (2020-2022); Governor, Jharkhand (2023-2024); and Governor, Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry (2024).
With proven leadership across diverse roles, C.P. Radhakrishnan brings rich political and administrative experience. As chairman of the Coir Board, he transformed India's coir sector, taking exports to a record Rs 2,532 crore. In his tenure as Governor of Jharkhand, he traveled across all 24 districts within four months, directly engaging with citizens and officials to strengthen governance at the grassroots. He has also made significant contributions to tuberculosis eradication in Jharkhand, Puducherry, and Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is CP Radhakrishnan?
CP Radhakrishnan is the Governor of Maharashtra and the NDA candidate for the Vice President post. He has a rich political background with over four decades of experience in various roles, including as an MP, state president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, and Governor of multiple states.
When is the Vice Presidential election scheduled?
The Vice Presidential election is scheduled for September 9.
What is the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a coalition of political parties in India, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It is currently the ruling alliance at the national level.
Who is Devendra Fadnavis?
Devendra Fadnavis is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is a prominent leader of the BJP and has been instrumental in the state's governance and development.
What is the Coir Board?
The Coir Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. It is responsible for the development and promotion of the coir industry in India.
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