Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the swearing-in ceremony of his successor, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 12 September 2025. This was his first public appearance since resigning on 21 July, citing health reasons. He was seated alongside other former Vice Presidents at Rashtrapati

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C.P.) Radhakrishnan took his oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Election Details Radhakrishnan was elected on September 9, 2025, defeating opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes. He secured 452 votes out […]

Janata Dal (United) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that his party will support C.P. Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. Kumar also extended his best wishes to Radhakrishnan, describing his candidature as “welcomed.” With this, JD(U)’s MPs from both Lok Sabha and

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has formally nominated Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025. The decision was made at a Parliamentary Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Radhakrishnan’s nomination comes after the resignation of former Vice President

India’s opposition alliance, known as the INDIA bloc, is preparing to contest the upcoming vice-presidential election. Their aim is to present a candidate who stands for shared values and unity rather than focusing solely on political victory. Why This Matters India’s next vice-presidential election will take place on September 9, 2025, after the resignation of […]

The Election Commission of India has begun preparations to hold the election for the Vice President of India following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on July 21. The formal resignation has been received, and the necessary notification has been issued to initiate the constitutional process. Electoral College Formation in Progress The Election Commission is currently setting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the reason behind Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, expressing skepticism over the official explanation citing health concerns. Addressing the media, Mamata remarked, “He is a healthy man,” implying that there could be political motivations behind the move. Resignation Comes Amid Parliamentary

On the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, citing health reasons. The development took many by surprise, as there were no prior indications of such a move. Active Till The Last Hour Earlier in the day, Dhankhar had performed all his official […]

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns over the participation of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in executive appointments, suggesting that such involvement could blur the distinction between the judiciary and the executive. His remarks have sparked discussions on the balance of power between the two branches of government. Concerns Over Separation of Powers

The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has dismissed the no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The motion, which alleged partiality in his role as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, was rejected on procedural and substantive grounds. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs filed the motion claiming that Vice President Dhankhar had