CP Radhakrishnan Sworn In as India’s 15th Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan officially assumed office as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at a ceremony attended by several top dignitaries, marking Radhakrishnan’s entry as the second-highest constitutional authority in the country.

Election and Victory

• CP Radhakrishnan was the NDA’s candidate for the Vice President post.
• He won the election held on Tuesday with 452 votes, defeating Opposition nominee and former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy, who secured 300 votes.
• The NDA had 427 MPs’ support on paper, but 11 YSRCP MPs also voted for Radhakrishnan.
• He received 14 extra votes, sparking speculation about cross-voting from Opposition ranks.

Swearing-In Ceremony

• The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• The event was attended by,
• Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar (his first public appearance after stepping down
• Former President Ram Nath Kovind
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
• Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
• Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
• Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Political Significance

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan and expressed hope that he would reinforce India’s constitutional values.
• The victory strengthens the NDA’s hold over top constitutional offices.
• Radhakrishnan’s rise has been dubbed by many as the “Vajpayee of Coimbatore” moment for the BJP, reflecting his long-standing commitment to the party’s ideology and governance.