Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar Congratulate CP Radhakrishnan On Being Named NDA's Vice-Presidential Candidate (VIDEO)

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday congratulated Governor CP Radhakrishnan for his nomination as the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance.

"Heartiest Congratulations to Maharashtra Governor Hon. CP Radhakrishnan ji, on his selection as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice President of India," Fadnavis said in a post on X.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on being announced as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the post of Vice President.

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VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on being nominated for the Vice President Post.#CPRadhakrishnan

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BJP Names Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan As NDA’s Vice-Presidential Candidate

Throughout his tenure as a Member of Parliament, and governor in various states, Radhakrishnan has garnered extensive expertise in a wide range of legislative and constitutional matters, said the CM.

"His selection as the VP Candidate fills us all, as Maharashtrians, with immense pride," said Fadnavis.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also congratulated Radhakrishnan.

"Congratulations to incumbent Maharashtra Governor Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan ji on being announced as NDA's candidate for the Vice Presidential election," Pawar wrote on X.

एनडीएतर्फे महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल मा.श्री. सी. पी. राधाकृष्णन जी यांची उपराष्ट्रपती पदासाठी अधिकृत उमेदवारी जाहीर करण्यात आली आहे.

मा. राधाकृष्णन यांनी सामाजिक, शैक्षणिक व लोककल्याणाच्या क्षेत्रात केलेलं कार्य उल्लेखनीय आहे. त्यांचा अनुभव व संवेदनशील दृष्टिकोन देशाच्या विकासात व… pic.twitter.com/HPn8SorC5g

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"I am sure once elected, his long standing experience and dedication will only enrich this high constitutional office," he added.

The vice-presidential election, necessitated by the sudden resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar last month, is scheduled for September 9. The last date for filing nomination is August 21.

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