Former Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has now become the newly elected Vice President of India. National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan won the election by securing 452 votes in the Vice Presidential election held on Tuesday (September 9, 2025). CP Radhakrishnan’s full name is Chandrapuram Ponusamy Radhakrishnan, who originally belongs to Tamil Nadu, the state at the southern end of India and who has a long political experience of more than five decades.

Born on 20 October 1957 in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, CP Radhakrishnan (CPR) was named by his mother after former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. After the announcement of the son’s name for the post of Vice President, his mother said that my first son was named after Murugan and the second was named after Krishna. Then his father once jokingly said that he would be like Dr. Radhakrishnan.

CPR’s family has been active in politics for more than 25 years

CK Radhakrishnan’s uncle CK Kuppusamy was also elected MP for three terms from the Congress party. His family has been in active politics for more than 25 years. Talking about CP Radhakrishnan, he was elected as the State Executive Member of Jana Sangh in the year 1974. He then won the Lok Sabha election from Coimbatore in 1998 and became MP. One of the selected candidates who became BJP MP from Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan also held the post of President of Tamil Nadu state of BJP from 2003 to 2006.

RSS Had started politics from

CP Radhakrishnan joined active politics as a RSS volunteer in the 70s. After this, he was elected a member of the State Executive Committee in the Jana Sangh. Tamil Nadu was elected BJP secretary after working as a worker for a long time in 1994.

Subsequently, in the years 1998 and 1999, he was elected twice as an MP from Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. As an MP in the Lok Sabha, he worked as the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Textile.

CP Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra

CP Radhakrishnan has also been the Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra before being elected Vice President of India. On February 18, 2023, CP Radhakrishnan was appointed the Governor of Jharkhand on behalf of the central government. He took over as the Governor of Jharkhand for about one and a half years till July 30, 2024. After this he was appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra. However, during this time he also took over the additional charge of the Governor of Telangana and Puducherry.

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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday (July 21, 2025). Dhankhar had sent his resignation letter to President Draupadi Murmu, citing health reasons and asked him to leave the post immediately. His sudden decision shocked everyone in the ruling party and opposition.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have invited former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign from their posts for Farewell Dinner. He has been invited by the opposition parties a few days after the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Dhankar resigns in the Parliament session amidst political turmoil

At this time, the monsoon session of the Parliament of the country continues. The monsoon session started on Monday (July 21, 2025). On the first day of the session, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also attended as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. However, last week there was a lot of upheaval in political circles. Then suddenly Jagdeep Dhankar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons.

Opposition raised vigorously

The issue of the Working Advisory Committee of the Rajya Sabha was raised vigorously by the opposition parties. The opposition said that 74 -year -old Dhankhar did not get a chance to give his farewell speech in the Rajya Sabha. To further emphasize this issue, opposition parties have organized a special Farewell dinner, in which former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar can be formally bid farewell.

At the same time, on Friday (July 25, 2025), the Election Commission of India has appointed Rajya Sabha General Secretary PC Modi as Returning Officer (RO) for the election of Vice President.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as Vice President of India on Monday (July 21, 2025), on which Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has now made a statement. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) that the country has the highest number of Telugu speaking people after Hindi. The Vice President of India should be from Telangana.

What did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy say,

CM Revanth Reddy said, ‘I do not know why Dhankhar ji resigned. This is unfortunate, but the Vice President of India should be from Telangana. The last time there was a discussion that Venkaiah Naidu would be made President, but injustice was done and he was sent back from Delhi. A Telugu -speaking person was sent back to his house. Therefore, to fix this, Bandaru Dattatreya was given the charge of the Governor of Haryana. When he was a Union Minister, his post G. Kishan was handed over to Reddy.

NDA accused of doing injustice to OBC

Reddy said, ‘The captive Sanjay Telangana was the president of the BJP, but now a Brahmin, Ramchander Rao has been given this responsibility. Thus, in the south, especially in Telangana, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) cut the throat of all OBCs.

Bandaru Dattatreya should be made the Vice President of the country- Revant Reddy

He said, ‘After Hindi in the country, the most Telugu speaking people are. Injustice has been done to our people, I am demanding the NDA government. The captive Sanjay, Dattatreya cut everyone’s throat, so if Bandaru Dattatreya is made Vice President, then your crime will be forgiven.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns by citing health reasons

It is noteworthy that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his resignation from the post of Vice President on Monday (July 21, 2025). He sent his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, citing health reasons and said that he was leaving the post with immediate effect.

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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has made a statement on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) about the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Deputy Chief Minister said that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his views fearlessly without any political pressure. Actor -turned -politician Pawan Kalyan said that Jagdeep Dhankhar has established a high standards for public life.

Pawan Kalyan wishes for good health of Jagdeep Dhankhar

Pawan Kalyan shared a post on the social media platform X after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned. In the post, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “You (Jagdeep Dhankhar), without any political pressure, have set a high standard for public life without any political pressure.”

Expressing gratitude to Jagdeep Dhankhar for India’s dedicated and valuable service, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh said, “Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar retained the dignity of the post with unwavering commitment during his tenure and protected constitutional values.”

He said, “If you are taking off from this prestigious post, then I wish for your good health, happiness, prosperity and peaceful life.”

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns amid monsoon session of Parliament

It is noteworthy that Jagdeep Dhankhar announced to resign from the post of Vice President of the country citing health reasons on Monday (July 21, 2025). He sent his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu and said that he was leaving the post with immediate effect.

However, the ruling party and the opposition are completely surprised by Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation from the post of Vice President. In fact, the monsoon session has started in the Parliament of the country from Monday (July 21, 2025) and former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his resignation only after the end of the first day of the monsoon session.

The Vice President of the country and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday (July 21, 2025) citing poor health. Regarding which the Union Home Ministry also issued a notification. However, many types of questions are also being raised on the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on behalf of the opposition. Opposition MPs are constantly saying that this is the resignation given under pressure.

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post and shocked everyone. Questions arose that when he remained part of the action of the House on the first day of the monsoon session, what happened suddenly that he had to resign due to health cause. However, Jagdeep Dhankhar has clearly mentioned in his resignation that he is resigning from his post due to poor health and health.

Why resign after the first day of monsoon session?- Opposition

The opposition is raising the question that if Jagdeep Dhankhar had to resign, why did he not give it before the start of the session due to poor health? Why Jagdeep Dhankhar came to the House on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, participated in action and resigned from his post late in the evening.

What happened in Parliament before Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation,

Before the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, the action of the House continued throughout the day. Although there was an uproar in both houses of Parliament, but what happened before resigning, let’s give you detailed information in the Parliament House premises.

The action of both the houses of Parliament started at 11 am. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in the Rajya Sabha and welcomed the new MPs and expressed condolences and condolences to the former MPs who died. After this, the question started in Rajya Sabha yesterday. However, during the question period, the opposition MP Operation Sindoor and the voter list in Bihar were constantly shouting slogans about the verification process. Amidst the uproar, the question time was completed and after that Jagdeep Dhankad got up from his seat and left.

JP Nadda and Rijiju did not reach BAC meeting

Meanwhile, the information came out that the Rajya Sabha’s Business Advisory Committee is to meet at 1 pm. How will the House’s action be discussed throughout the week in the Business Advisory Committee meeting and what issues will be discussed and what is the agenda of the government is given and discussion is given.

The meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) started at one o’clock in the afternoon. JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju were present in the meeting on behalf of the government. At the same time, senior leaders of all other parties were also present in this meeting. The opposition was constantly demanding that the operation on Operation Sindoor should be discussed only when the Prime Minister is in the House. The Prime Minister should clear the picture about Operation Sindoor in front of the country. It should also be told that what is the truth of the US President Trump who is claiming to stop the war between India and Pakistan?

But the BSC meeting started at one o’clock in the meeting, after which Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar called a meeting of BAC once again at 4:30 pm.

Proposal in both houses regarding Justice Verma

Meanwhile, the government’s proposal for impeachment against Justice Yashwant Sharma, which was also signed by opposition MPs, was given to the Lok Sabha speaker and its official information was also revealed. At the same time, after some time, notice of an impeachment motion signed by 63 MPs from the opposition was given in the Rajya Sabha. That is, the notice of impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Verma had reached the Lok Sabha on one side, on the other side, the Rajya Sabha had also been given by the opposition.

JP Nadda and Shah met PM Modi

Meanwhile, senior central government ministers JP Nadda, Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju also met the Prime Minister. At around 4 pm, Rajya Sabha President Jagdeep Dhankhar once again comes on his chair and from there, he has received information in front of the House that he has received a notice of impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Verma, on which he will give his vote on the next day i.e. on Tuesday (July 22). After this, the action of the House starts running smoothly and Rajya Sabha President Jagdeep Dhankhar gets up from his seat.

BAC Nadda and Rijiju did not attend the meeting of, Vice President postponed the meeting

It was time for the meeting of the BAC at 4:30 pm, so Jagdeep Dhankhar went directly to the meeting where senior leaders of all political parties were present, but this time JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju were not present on behalf of BJP, but Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L.K. Murugan was present in the meeting.

According to sources, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked the question as to why the House leader JP Nadda and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju did not come to the Rajya Sabha? In response L. Murugan told that he is busy with any parliamentary work, due to which he could not come for the meeting. After this, Jagdeep Dhankar adjourned the BAC meeting for Tuesday (July 22).

BAC Meeting in the defense minister’s room at the time of meeting

On one hand, the BAC meeting was going on, on the other hand, a big meeting starts in the room of Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. All the big ministers of the government are present in the meeting, in which Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister’s Kiren Rijiju, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and other ministers were present.

In the defense minister’s room BJP With NDA Leaders of also arrived

During the meeting that was going on in the room of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the BJP has called all its Rajya Sabha MPs to sign. In the Rajya Sabha, all the MPs associated with the ruling party reached the room of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh one by one and signed a paper. During this time, the movement outside the room of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was quite sharp.

This meeting of senior leaders in the Defense Minister’s room lasted for about two and a half hours and during this time not only BJP MPs but also MPs of BJP allies in NDA came to sign.

Vice President announces resignation through social media

After the meeting was over, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. About two hours later, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the resignation through his social media account, in which he cited the reason for poor health and poor health.

After this day -long development, the opposition MPs are raising questions on this basis that the development that happened throughout the day was the same reason for this sudden resignation given by Jagdeep Dhankhar? On this basis, the opposition MPs are constantly alleging that Jagdeep Dhankhar did not resign on his own, but has been resigned by putting pressure on him.

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On the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, on Monday (July 21, 2025), Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suddenly resigned from his post. He wrote a letter to President Draupadi Murmu and said that he is resigning with immediate effect, taking care of his health and following the advice of doctors. His term was till August 2027, but leaving the post two years ago is giving rise to many political questions.

Sidds 11 days ago- ‘I will retire in 2027’

Dhankhar’s resignation surprised everyone because at an event on July 10, he himself said that he would complete his term and retire in 2027, but his stand changed in just 11 days and he resigned. Earlier in March, he was once admitted to AIIMS on a complaint of chest pain and his health deteriorated again during a program in Uttarakhand in June.

PM Modi made Vice Presidential candidate

Dhankar was nominated by the NDA government in the year 2022. In the election held on 6 August 2022, he defeated the opposition candidate Margaret Alva by a big margin. He received 528 votes, while Alva was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of the country on 182. 10 August 2022.

The remaining tenure was two years

Dhankhar’s term was till 2027, that is, there was still more than two years left. In such a situation, sudden resignation gave rise to speculation. He thanked the President, Prime Minister and Cabinet citing health reasons in his letter.

Stir in political corridors

After his resignation, the stir in the political corridors has intensified. Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain said that it is shocking as he was active in Parliament till yesterday evening. At the same time, Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda also questioned that the PMO or BJP leaders neither greeted him nor thank him. This silence indicates a big political developments.

Third person to resign from the post of Vice President

Dhankhar is the third Vice President of India who did not complete his term. Earlier in 1969, VV Giri resigned to contest the presidential election. At the same time, Krishnakant died during his tenure in 2002.

Played the responsibility till the last day

Dhankar, a few hours before the resignation, conducted the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and also appealed to reduce the political conflict in the House. After his resignation, the question arises whether his health is the real reason or something else is going on behind the curtain?

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Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of the country Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post, taking a shocking decision on Monday (July 21, 2025). This resignation came at a time when the monsoon session of Parliament had started and he had been conducting the proceedings of the Upper House throughout the day. In his resignation sent to President Draupadi Murmu at night, he informed about leaving the post with immediate effect citing health reasons and medical advice. The resignation of the Vice President has now received official approval. President Draupadi Murmu has accepted his resignation. Soon the Gazette (Gazette) notification in this regard will be issued.

Process soon for appointment of new Vice President

Now after the resignation has been accepted by the President, the post of Chairman of Rajya Sabha has become vacant under the constitutional process and the process for the appointment of a new Vice President may start soon. Gazette Notification will soon be released by the concerned department, in which official information will be given for the resignation of the resignation. This is the third time in the history of India when a Vice President is leaving the post before the completion of his term. Earlier, VV Giri and Krishnakant could not complete their term.

Terror was till 2027

Dhankhar’s term was till August 2027, that is, he had more than two years left. In such a situation, a sudden resignation gave rise to many speculation. He expressed gratitude to the President, Prime Minister and Union Cabinet, referring to health reasons in his resignation.

NDA government made presidential candidate

In 2022, the NDA government led by PM Modi declared Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice Presidential candidate. In the election held on August 6, he defeated the opposition candidate Margaret Alva by a huge margin. Dhankhar got a total of 528 votes, while Alva got only 182 votes. After this, on 10 August 2022, he was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

Who is Jagdeep Dhankhar?

Jagdeep Dhankhar was the 14th Vice President of India. He was sworn in on 10 August 2022, but resigned on 15 July 2025. He comes from a farmer family of Rajasthan and has been a student of Sainik School and Rajasthan University in Chittorgarh. After studying law, he worked as a lawyer in Rajasthan High Court and Supreme Court. In politics, he started with Congress, later came to BJP and became the Governor of West Bengal in 2019. He has also held responsibility for the post of MP and Minister.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar reached Dr. YS Parmar Horticulture and Forestry University on Saturday (June 7, 2025) in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. During the discussion on the route of India developed in the university, the Vice President said in his address that nowadays when we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI), the younger generation is lucky because they can travel to Artificial Intelligence from Agriculture Intelligence.

He said that “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agriculture Intelligence is the medium that will bring revolutionary changes inside the rural system.” The Vice President clearly said, “The path of developed India will go in the same way and it is from the farmer’s field and it will happen only when you hold the hand of the farmer.” He addressed the farmers not only the Annadata but also as the fate.

Vice President praised Indian leadership in big institutions of the world

Expressing concern over the mindset of export, Vice President Dhankhar said, “I have a lot of trouble when people say that this is an export goods, it is for export, brother, why? Best we have to eat, best we have to wear.” He proudly said that today Indian leadership is being done in big institutions of the world and especially appreciated the increasing participation of women.

Vice President demanded increase in PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme

Speaking on the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the Vice President requested the Indian Council of Agricultural Research that the ratio of inflation should increase in the current amount of Rs 6,000. He said that if the help is provided to the farmer directly. If any agricultural sector is getting indirect financial assistance to the farmer families, every farmer family is my assessment and my assessment is after the study, where the PM is getting Rs 6000 for the PM Kisan Nidhi, it will add Rs 30,000 per annum. “

Rural boys and girls should get training to become entrepreneurs and agricultural entrepreneurs

At the same time, highlighting the benefits of direct subsidy, he said, “If the fertilizer subsidies are directly found to the farmers, then the farmer will decide whether I buy that fertilizer or use cow dung and use cow dung fertilizer. The farmer will think that I should do organic agriculture, do the natural forming, the farmer should determine it.”

Emphasizing the rural entrepreneurship in the program, the Vice President said, “Rural boys and girls of the farming community should be trained to become entrepreneurs, agricultural entrepreneurs. Their army should be standing.” Giving the example of America, he said that the average income of farmer families there is more than ordinary families and the reason is that the farmers get direct help to the farmers. ”

Vice President emphasized the need for price promotion

Emphasizing the need for price enrichment, Dhankar said, “Today, you have to pay attention to the rural system. Vegetables in the village come from the city, fruits come from the city. How can we tolerate it in the country that tomatoes will go on the roads if the tomatoes are over?” He emphasized the need for price promotion and food processing on the farm itself.

On the occasion of this program, MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. YS Parmar Horticulture and Vice Chancellor of Forestry University, Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel and others were present.