Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan: The 'Modi of Tamil Nadu' and BJP's Vice President Pick

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, a prominent figure known as the 'Modi of Tamil Nadu', has been selected by the BJP and NDA as their Vice President candidate. A seasoned politician, he won two Lok Sabha elections in the late 1990s and has held various governor roles.

He has faced electoral setbacks but is respected across party lines, securing him multiple gubernatorial assignments. Recently sworn in as Maharashtra's Governor, Radhakrishnan has also served in Jharkhand, Telangana, and Puducherry, maintaining ties to Tamil Nadu.

Radhakrishnan's political roots trace back to his teen years with the RSS, and he served as head of the BJP in Tamil Nadu from 2004-2007, advocating for broad reforms. Known for his long-distance running and sportsmanship, his strategy has focused on statewide alliances and policy advocacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)