"Wishing him successful tenure": Arvind Kejriwal congratulates VP-elect CP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday congratulated Vice President-elect CP Radhakrishnan, wishing him a successful tenure.
In a post on X, Arvind Kejriwal said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan ji on being elected as the Vice-President of India. Wishing him a successful tenure in service of the nation."

Heartiest congratulations to Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan ji on being elected as the Vice-President of India. Wishing him a successful tenure in service of the nation.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 10, 2025

Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee, was elected as the 15th Vice President of India after securing 452 first preference votes. INDIA bloc candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy received 300 votes, while 15 votes were declared invalid.
Earlier, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia congratulated NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan and said that the responsibility of taking the country forward while upholding the Constitution now rests on his shoulders.
"I congratulate C.P. Radhakrishnan ji for securing victory with an absolute majority...The responsibility of taking the country forward while following the Constitution is on his shoulders..." Scindia told ANI.
A total voter turnout of 98.20 per cent was recorded, with 767 MPs casting their votes out of 781.
Following the announcement of results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated C.P. Radhakrishnan and expressed confidence that the newly elected Vice President would strengthen India's Constitutional values and contribute positively to parliamentary discourse.
"Congratulations to Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji on winning the 2025 Vice Presidential election. His life has always been devoted to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalised. I am confident that he will be an outstanding VP, who will strengthen our Constitutional values and enhance Parliamentary discourse, Prime Minister Modi wrote on X.
Furthermore, 13 MPs abstained from voting in the election. These include seven MPs from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), four from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), one MP from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and one Independent MP.
The Vice President's post has been vacant since July 21, 2025, after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position, citing health reasons. (ANI)