CP Radhakrishnan will take the oath of office as Vice President of india on september 12, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu.Ā He won the election held on Tuesday, defeating opposition candidate B. sudarshan Reddy.
š³ļø election Results & Voting Breakdown
Radhakrishnan secured 452 first-preference votes out of 752 valid votes.
Sudarshan reddy received only 300 votes.
A total of 14 MPs cross-voted, aiding Radhakrishnanās win.
The required majority was 377 votes, and Radhakrishnan won by a margin of 75 votes.
š Voter Turnout & Validity
781 out of 788 eligible MPs were part of the electoral college (543 lok sabha + 245 Rajya Sabha).
767 MPs cast votes (98.2% turnout).
15 votes were declared invalid, and 1 postal vote was cancelled.
The final valid votes stood at 752.
š Opposition Weakness & Cross-Voting
IndiaĀ bloc had 324 members, but reddy got only 300 votes.
The 14 cross-votes and 10 likely invalid opposition votes suggest internal cracks.
BJPās nda was expected to get 427 votes, plus support from 11 YSRCP MPs, totaling 438.
With 14 extra votes from the opposition, Radhakrishnan reached 452.
š« Abstentions and Invalid Votes
13Ā MPs abstained, including from BJD, BRS, Akali Dal, and one Independent.
1 postal vote was rejected as the mp refused to vote.
Abstentions and invalid votes played a key role in lowering the victory threshold.
ā PM Modi Congratulates Radhakrishnan
PM narendra modi congratulated Radhakrishnan on social media.
Called him a leader committed to social service and empowerment of the poor.
Expressed confidenceĀ heĀ will be an excellent Vice President, upholding constitutional values and enhancing parliamentary dialogue.
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