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.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.
