Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishnan: A Voter from Mumbai and NDA's Vice-Presidential Choice
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged state MPs from various parties to back Governor CP Radhakrishnan's vice-presidential bid. Named by NDA, Radhakrishnan is an OBC leader from Tamil Nadu but a Mumbai voter. With significant NDA support, his election seems certain. BJP seeks broader political backing for unanimous election.
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Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, called on MPs across party lines, particularly from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), to lend their support to Governor CP Radhakrishnan's candidacy for the vice-presidency.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader and OBC representative from Tamil Nadu, with roots in the RSS, for the position. Despite originating from Tamil Nadu, he is a registered voter in Mumbai, emphasizing his connection to the state.
Fadnavis highlighted the importance of Radhakrishnan's candidacy, citing it as a point of pride for Maharashtra and urging opposition parties to back the choice. The NDA is assured of ample support in the Electoral College, making Radhakrishnan's entry to the role likely imminent.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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