Delhi, 17 August (H.S.):

In a strategic move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) official candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election. The decision, sealed at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting, spotlights Radhakrishnan’s extensive governance experience across key Indian states.

Born on October 20, 1957, in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur, Radhakrishnan has served as Governor of Maharashtra since July 2024, following a pivotal tenure in Jharkhand from early 2023 to mid-2024. He has also held additional charges as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, demonstrating his administrative versatility and central leadership’s trust.

The BJP’s choice reflects a calculated effort to leverage Radhakrishnan’s pan-India credentials, consensus-building skills, and impeccable reputation to consolidate NDA’s position. The Vice Presidential election, set in the coming weeks, is expected to favor the NDA’s experienced nominee, who embodies stability, integrity, and inclusive governance.

With this nomination, CP Radhakrishnan is poised to play a crucial role in shaping India’s constitutional future, embodying the qualities of a seasoned statesman ready to uphold the nation’s highest constitutional values.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar