NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Vice President of India on Tuesday, securing a decisive victory in what was described as a rare “South vs South” contest.
Announcing the results, Rajya Sabha Secretary-General P.C. Mody stated that Radhakrishnan received 452 first-preference votes, defeating opposition nominee and former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, who secured 300 first-preference votes. The election witnessed a strong turnout, with 752 of the 782 electoral college members casting their votes.
The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members from both Houses of Parliament – 233 elected and 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha (currently with five vacancies) and 543 members of the Lok Sabha (one vacancy). This year’s election carried symbolic significance as both candidates hailed from South India.
Radhakrishnan, a veteran leader from Tamil Nadu with a long association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was projected by the NDA as a grassroots leader with extensive administrative experience. On the other hand, Justice Reddy, from Telangana, was backed by the opposition for his distinguished legal expertise and his potential to uphold constitutional values in India’s second-highest constitutional office.
The election followed a secret ballot system with proportional representation using a single transferable vote. The election became necessary following the sudden resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar in July, whose term was scheduled to continue until 2027.
As Vice President, Radhakrishnan will also serve as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, a position that places him at the center of parliamentary proceedings, especially during sessions often marked by frequent disruptions in both Houses.
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