C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected as the 17th Vice-President of India
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as the 17th Vice-President of India. He secured a decisive victory with 452 first preferential votes, defeating the Opposition's joint candidate, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who received 300 votes. The election saw a high turnout, with 98.2% of the total electorate casting their ballots. While the Opposition claimed a "moral victory" due to an improved vote share compared to 2022, reports of cross-voting from Opposition ranks bolstered the NDA's tally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the VP-elect, expressing confidence in his ability to strengthen constitutional values.
Key Points
- C.P. Radhakrishnan won the election by a margin of 152 votes against Justice B. Sudershan Reddy.
- The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members from both Houses of Parliament.
- The election was conducted via the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
- The Vice-President also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- Reports indicated that at least 15 to 40 Opposition MPs may have voted in favor of the NDA candidate.
Exam Facts
- C.P. Radhakrishnan is the 17th Vice-President of India.
- The total electoral college comprised 788 electors (543 from Lok Sabha and 245 from Rajya Sabha).
- Radhakrishnan secured 452 votes, while the runner-up secured 300 votes.
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