**Summary:**
On August 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) nomination of Thiru CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice President of India. The Prime Minister highlighted Thiru CP Radhakrishnan's long-standing dedication to public service, humility, and intellect, emphasizing his focus on community service and empowering marginalized communities, particularly through grassroots work in Tamil Nadu. Mr. Modi also acknowledged Thiru CP Radhakrishnan's extensive experience as a Member of Parliament and Governor, noting his incisive parliamentary interventions and his focus on addressing the challenges faced by common citizens during his gubernatorial tenures. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Thiru CP Radhakrishnan's vast knowledge of legislative and Constitutional matters would make him an inspiring Vice President. The Prime Minister communicated all of this via his X account.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who welcomed the NDA's nomination.
Thiru CP Radhakrishnan: NDA's nominee for Vice President of India.
Vice President of India: The position for which Thiru CP Radhakrishnan is nominated.
National Democratic Alliance (NDA): The political alliance that nominated Thiru CP Radhakrishnan.
Tamil Nadu: State in India where Thiru CP Radhakrishnan has done extensive work.
Member of Parliament (MP): A role previously held by Thiru CP Radhakrishnan.
Governor: A role previously held by Thiru CP Radhakrishnan in various states.
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister welcomes NDA’s Nomination of Thiru
CP Radhakrishnan Ji for Vice President of India
Posted On: 17 AUG 2025 8:54PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today welcomed the decision of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
to nominate Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji as its candidate for the Vice President of India.
In a thread post on X, he wrote:
“In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication,
humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service
and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that
the NDA family has decided to nominate him as the Vice Presidential candidate of our alliance.”
“Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has rich experience as MP and Governor of various states. His Parliamentary
interventions were always incisive. During his gubernatorial tenures, he focused on addressing challenges
faced by common citizens. These experiences ensured that he has vast knowledge of legislative and
Constitutional matters. I am confident he will be an inspiring Vice President.”
In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his
dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused
on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at…
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025
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