"Confident he will be great VP of our nation": Rajnath Singh congratulates CP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday extended his best wishes to Governor of Maharashtra CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) picked him as the candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
The Union Minister praised Radhakrishnan for devoting his life to serving the people, and said that the veteran BJP leader is known for his vast administrative experience, wisdom and dynamism.

In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, "Congratulations to Thiru CP Radhakrishnan ji on being announced as the Vice President candidate of NDA. He has devoted his life to serving the people. He has risen from the ground through hard work and known for his vast administrative experience, wisdom and dynamism. He has also served the country in several capacities. I am confident he will be a great Vice President of our nation."

Congratulations to Thiru CP Radhakrishnan ji on being announced as the Vice President candidate of NDA. He has devoted his life to serving the people. He has risen from the ground through hard work and known for his vast administrative experience, wisdom and dynamism. He has also… pic.twitter.com/XWrNPMH5V7

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 17, 2025

Union Minister Amit Shah also congratulated Radhakrishnan, 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."

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.

Your roles as a parliamentarian and as governor of different states have played a significant role in effectively… pic.twitter.com/7pQHEzqK0j

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 17, 2025

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 also 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.
Tthe 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 has been serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra since 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. (ANI)