 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: Gaurav Gupta, Spokesperson BJP J&K UT, said, "This is a proud moment for the nation and for every BJP karyakarta. C.P. Radhakrishnan distinguished public life, humility, integrity, and lifelong dedication to serving society, especially the poor and marginalised, make him the ideal custodian of this high constitutional office. His emphatic victory reflects not only the trust of Parliament but also the unity, discipline, and strategic strength of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which has once again demonstrated its decisive role in shaping the nation's democratic and constitutional processes under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
Radhakrishnan, the NDA candidate and Maharashtra Governor, polled 452 first-preference votes against 300 votes secured by INDIA bloc candidate and former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy. Fifteen votes were declared invalid, and 13 MPs abstained. The election witnessed an impressive 98.2% turnout, with 767 Members of Parliament casting their vote out of 781 electors. The results highlighted considerable cross-voting from Opposition MPs, reflecting cracks within the Opposition ranks, even though the NDA had a pre-election numerical advantage. The election was conducted 50 days after the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, citing health reasons during the first day of the Monsoon Session.
Gupta emphasized that the NDA's cohesive strategy, disciplined teamwork, and alliance coordination played a pivotal role in ensuring this historic mandate. He added, "This victory is a testament to the NDA's commitment to democratic principles, parliamentary decorum, and the collective strength of its member parties, which consistently work together to serve the nation and strengthen India's constitutional institutions."
Distinguished Career of C.P. Radhakrishnan, Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan began his political journey with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Jana Sangh, later joining the BJP. He served as a two-time Member of Parliament from Coimbatore, President of BJP Tamil Nadu unit, Governor of Jharkhand, and later Governor of Maharashtra, with additional charge of Telangana and Puducherry. He also chaired the Coir Board (2016-2020) under the Ministry of MSME, boosting exports to record levels, and served as BJP's in-charge for Kerala (2020-2022), strengthening the party organization in the state.
Radhakrishnan has been a key contributor to the NDA's national strategy, supporting alliance cohesion and parliamentary coordination across multiple states. He has played a pivotal role in strengthening parliamentary committees and enhancing legislative processes, ensuring effective debates and policy discussions at the national level.
A graduate in Business Administration, he is a sports enthusiast, excelling in table tennis, and taking keen interest in cricket and volleyball. Shri Radhakrishnan has represented India in multiple international delegations across Asia, Europe, and North America, projecting India's democratic ethos globally.
Concluding the statement, Gaurav Gupta said that the BJP family of Jammu & Kashmir proudly joins the NDA in celebrating this historic occasion, confident that Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan Ji's tenure will uphold the dignity of the Vice President's office, strengthen parliamentary traditions, and inspire future generations with service, integrity, and constitutional commitment, while reaffirming the pivotal role of the NDA in India's democratic journey. |
