{"id":38766,"date":"2025-09-15T21:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38766"},"modified":"2025-09-15T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:42:15","slug":"c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/","title":{"rendered":"C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President: India\u2019s 15th Vice-President Sworn In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#CP_Radhakrishnan_Vice_President_sworn_in_as_Indias_15th_Vice-President_on_12_September_2025_defeating_B_Sudershan_Reddy_Learn_election_details_constitutional_significance_and_key_facts_for_government_exams\" >C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President sworn in as India\u2019s 15th Vice-President on 12 September 2025, defeating B. Sudershan Reddy. Learn election details, constitutional significance, and key facts for government exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#CP_Radhakrishnan_Sworn_In_as_Indias_15th_Vice-President\" >C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as India\u2019s 15th Vice-President<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Oath_of_Office_and_Ceremonial_Details\" >Oath of Office and Ceremonial Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Electoral_Victory_and_Vote_Margin\" >Electoral Victory and Vote Margin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Voter_Turnout_Valid_Votes\" >Voter Turnout &amp; Valid Votes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Profile_of_CP_Radhakrishnan\" >Profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#After_Taking_Office_Symbolic_Gestures_and_First_Steps\" >After Taking Office: Symbolic Gestures and First Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Constitutional_Significance\" >Constitutional Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Political_Context_Balance_of_Power\" >Political Context &amp; Balance of Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Role_in_Federal_Relations_Parliamentary_Democracy\" >Role in Federal Relations &amp; Parliamentary Democracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Relevance_for_Exam_Preparations\" >Relevance for Exam Preparations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Evolution_of_the_Vice-Presidents_Office\" >Evolution of the Vice-President\u2019s Office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Recent_Predecessor_Early_Election_Trigger\" >Recent Predecessor &amp; Early Election Trigger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Past_Vice-Presidents_Party_Affiliations\" >Past Vice-Presidents &amp; Party Affiliations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Significance_of_Cross-Voting_in_Indian_Elections\" >Significance of Cross-Voting in Indian Elections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Key_Takeaways_from_CP_Radhakrishnans_Vice-Presidential_Swearing-In\" >Key Takeaways from C.P. Radhakrishnan\u2019s Vice-Presidential Swearing-In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/c-p-radhakrishnan-vice-president\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CP_Radhakrishnan_Vice_President_sworn_in_as_Indias_15th_Vice-President_on_12_September_2025_defeating_B_Sudershan_Reddy_Learn_election_details_constitutional_significance_and_key_facts_for_government_exams\"><\/span>C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President sworn in as India\u2019s 15th Vice-President on 12 September 2025, defeating B. Sudershan Reddy. Learn election details, constitutional significance, and key facts for government exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CP_Radhakrishnan_Sworn_In_as_Indias_15th_Vice-President\"><\/span>C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as India\u2019s 15th Vice-President<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oath_of_Office_and_Ceremonial_Details\"><\/span>Oath of Office and Ceremonial Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>12 September 2025<\/strong>, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan took the oath as the <strong>15th Vice-President of India<\/strong> and automatically became the <strong>Chairman of the Rajya Sabha<\/strong>. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi\u2014an event marked by dignitaries from across the political spectrum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electoral_Victory_and_Vote_Margin\"><\/span>Electoral Victory and Vote Margin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Radhakrishnan, the nominee of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), won the vice-presidential election held on <strong>9 September 2025<\/strong>, defeating former Supreme Court Judge B. Sudershan Reddy, the candidate from the opposition INDIA bloc. He secured <strong>452 votes<\/strong> while Reddy got <strong>300 votes<\/strong>. The margin of victory was <strong>152 votes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voter_Turnout_Valid_Votes\"><\/span>Voter Turnout &amp; Valid Votes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the 781 eligible members of Parliament, <strong>767 MPs voted<\/strong>. Out of these, <strong>752 ballots were valid<\/strong> and <strong>15 were invalid<\/strong>. This resulted in a voter turnout of approximately <strong>98.2%<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile_of_CP_Radhakrishnan\"><\/span>Profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on <strong>4 May 1957<\/strong> in <strong>Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu<\/strong>, Radhakrishnan holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration. He began his political journey as an RSS Swayamsevak, and later became active with the Bharatiya Janasangh. Before being elected Vice-President, he served as Governor of Maharashtra, Governor of Jharkhand, and briefly held additional charge in Telangana and as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. He was earlier elected twice to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore (1998 and 1999), among other roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Taking_Office_Symbolic_Gestures_and_First_Steps\"><\/span>After Taking Office: Symbolic Gestures and First Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After being sworn in, Radhakrishnan paid homage at several national memorials: he visited <strong>Rajghat<\/strong> to honour Mahatma Gandhi; then offered tributes to former Prime Minister <strong>Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/strong>, <strong>Deendayal Upadhyaya<\/strong>, and <strong>Cha\u00adudhary Charan Singh<\/strong>. These acts underscored continuity and respect for India\u2019s political and governance heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"C.P.-Radhakrishnan-Vice-President\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-i.thgim.com\/public\/incoming\/8ucvv3\/article70040688.ece\/alternates\/LANDSCAPE_1200\/PTI09_12_2025_000035B.jpg\" alt=\"C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President\" title=\"C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Significance\"><\/span>Constitutional Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vice-President of India is the <strong>second-highest constitutional post<\/strong> in the country. The office is key, not only because the Vice-President acts as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament), but also because in the absence, resignation, removal, or death of the President, the Vice-President performs the President\u2019s duties. Radhakrishnan\u2019s election thus holds weight both in legislative proceedings and in constitutional protocols. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Context_Balance_of_Power\"><\/span>Political Context &amp; Balance of Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>His election reflects the strength of the ruling coalition (NDA), and suggests that the opposition (INDIA bloc) was unable to muster sufficient votes despite high turnout. Margins and cross-voting also become a lens to evaluate internal coherence or fragmentation in opposition ranks. For students of polity and current affairs, it shows how parliamentary numbers, alliances, and party discipline affect high\u2010office elections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_in_Federal_Relations_Parliamentary_Democracy\"><\/span>Role in Federal Relations &amp; Parliamentary Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Radhakrishnan has emphasized the need for \u201cCentre-State harmony\u201d and cooperative federalism, his tenure could impact how legislative debates unfold, how states perceive the central government, and how governance gets shaped in terms of inter-governmental coordination. Given his background across multiple states (Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, etc.), this could signal a period of bridged differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Exam_Preparations\"><\/span>Relevance for Exam Preparations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is high yield for government exams (CSE, PSC, State Exams) under sections covering Indian Polity, Constitution, current affairs, and governance. Students are expected to know about major constitutional posts, election processes, profiles of office-holders, and the implication of such shifts. It\u2019s also crucial for essay topics or short answer questions on recent political developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Vice-Presidents_Office\"><\/span>Evolution of the Vice-President\u2019s Office<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vice-President\u2019s role is defined in the Indian Constitution (Articles 63-71). Since India\u2019s independence, the post has usually been held by senior political figures. The Vice-President has duties such as presiding over Rajya Sabha sessions, casting tie votes in the Rajya Sabha, and stepping in as acting President when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Predecessor_Early_Election_Trigger\"><\/span>Recent Predecessor &amp; Early Election Trigger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jagdeep Dhankhar, the previous Vice-President, resigned in <strong>July 2025<\/strong>, ahead of his term\u2019s scheduled expiry (which was to end in August 2027), citing health concerns. This resignation triggered an early election. Article 68 of the Constitution requires that in case of a vacancy due to death, removal, resignation or otherwise, a new election should be held \u201cas soon as possible\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_Vice-Presidents_Party_Affiliations\"><\/span>Past Vice-Presidents &amp; Party Affiliations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In India\u2019s past, Vice-Presidents have come from varied backgrounds: judicial (e.g. Venkaiah Naidu), politics, administration. The involvement of political party affiliations, particularly in recent decades, has become more pronounced. Also, the condition of cross-voting and alliance support has, at times, determined margins in such elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Cross-Voting_in_Indian_Elections\"><\/span>Significance of Cross-Voting in Indian Elections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-voting (where members vote against their party line or implied preference) has been a recurring phenomenon in high-stakes votes. It often indicates either internal dissent, ideological alignment across party lines, or leverage used by parties or individuals. In this election, the margin over expected votes suggested some cross-voting, making it of interest to those studying party systems and voting behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_CP_Radhakrishnans_Vice-Presidential_Swearing-In\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from C.P. Radhakrishnan\u2019s Vice-Presidential Swearing-In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Election Result<\/strong>: C.P. Radhakrishnan won the Vice-Presidential election on 9 September 2025 with 452 votes vs. 300 for B. Sudershan Reddy. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Oath Date<\/strong>: He was sworn in as the 15th Vice-President on <strong>12 September 2025<\/strong>, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>High Parliamentary Turnout<\/strong>: Out of 781 eligible MPs, 767 voted; 752 votes were valid, resulting in a turnout of about 98.2%. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Profile &amp; Background<\/strong>: Born 1957 in Tamil Nadu, BBA degree, early affiliation with RSS, roles include MP, Governor of states, party leadership, business background. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Constitutional Implication &amp; Predecessor\u2019s Resignation<\/strong>: The need for the election arose after Jagdeep Dhankhar\u2019s resignation in July 2025; constitutional provisions (Articles 67 &amp; 68) mandate filling the vacancy as soon as possible.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">C.P. Radhakrishnan Vice President<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Who is the 15th Vice-President of India?<\/strong><br>C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India\u2019s 15th Vice-President on 12 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When was the Vice-President election held?<\/strong><br>The election took place on 9 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Who did C.P. Radhakrishnan defeat in the Vice-President election?<\/strong><br>He defeated former Supreme Court Judge B. Sudershan Reddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. How many votes did Radhakrishnan secure?<\/strong><br>He secured 452 votes while Reddy got 300 votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What is the voter turnout in this election?<\/strong><br>Out of 781 eligible MPs, 767 voted, resulting in a turnout of approximately 98.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What are the constitutional roles of the Vice-President of India?<\/strong><br>The Vice-President acts as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and assumes the President\u2019s responsibilities if the President is unable to perform duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What was the reason for this early Vice-President election?<\/strong><br>Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned in July 2025, triggering an early election as per constitutional provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. What is C.P. Radhakrishnan\u2019s political background?<\/strong><br>He has served as MP, Governor of Maharashtra and Jharkhand, RSS Swayamsevak, and has been active in BJP and its earlier formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Where was C.P. Radhakrishnan born?<\/strong><br>He was born in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu on 4 May 1957.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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