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CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as India's 15th Vice President with overwhelming support from parliamentarians. His brother CP Kumaresh expressed tremendous joy and pride in the family's achievement. The NDA candidate secured 452 votes against opposition candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy's 300 votes. Radhakrishnan will now take on the responsibility of managing the Rajya Sabha proceedings as Vice President of India.

Key Points: CP Radhakrishnan Elected Vice President Brother Expresses Joy

  • CP Radhakrishnan wins Vice President election with 452 first preference votes
  • Defeats INDIA bloc candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes
  • Will now manage Rajya Sabha proceedings as Vice President
  • Brother CP Kumaresh expresses family's pride and happiness
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Great joy, says brother of newly elected Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

CP Kumaresh shares happiness as brother CP Radhakrishnan wins Vice President election with 452 votes, defeating Justice B Sudershan Reddy in Rajya Sabha leadership role.

"I am very, very happy. It is a great joy that Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President. - CP Kumaresh"

Tiruppur, September 9

The brother of newly elected Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, CP Kumaresh, expressed his happiness on Tuesday.

He also said it is a great joy that Radhakrishnan will now take on the responsibility of managing the Rajya Sabha.

Speaking to ANI, CP Kumaresh said, "I am very, very happy. It is a great joy that Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President. He has to take the responsibility of efficiently managing the Rajya Sabha, and he will carry it out successfully. He will also uphold PM Modi's trust."

National Democratic Alliance-backed CP Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President on Tuesday.

Radhakrishnan defeated the INDIA bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the Vice Presidential elections held between 10 am and 5 pm on Tuesday.

A total of 98.20 per cent voter turnout was found in the Vice Presidential elections, wherein 767 MPs cast their vote out of 781.

NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan received 452 first preference votes whereas the INDIA bloc candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy received 300 first preference votes. Fifteen votes were considered invalid.

"NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India... Opposition's vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes," Rajya Sabha general secretary PC Mody said in his press conference.

A total of 13 MPs abstained from voting in the Vice Presidential elections. The list includes seven MPs from Biju Janata Dal, four from Bharath Rashtra Samithi, one MP from Shiromani Akali Dal and one independent MP.

Earlier today, top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and others, cast their vote in the Vice Presidential elections.

The Vice President's seat has been vacant since July 21, 2025, as Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position, citing health reasons.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, who was serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra from July 31, 2024, before being announced as the NDA's Vice Presidential nominee.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful to see a leader with such diverse administrative experience taking this important role. Wishing him all the best in upholding the dignity of the Rajya Sabha! 🙏
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Michael C
While I congratulate the new Vice President, I hope he maintains impartiality in the Rajya Sabha. The role requires balancing government agenda with fair parliamentary procedures.
Suresh O
His brother's joy is understandable! When a family member reaches such heights, it's a matter of pride for the entire community. Wishing CP Radhakrishnan a successful tenure! 🎉
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Ananya R
Good to see 98% voter turnout! Shows our MPs take their constitutional responsibilities seriously. Hope the new VP ensures productive parliamentary sessions.
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Karthik V
Managing Rajya Sabha is no easy task with so many diverse opinions. His experience as Governor will be tested here. Best wishes to him! 🤝

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