The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has officially announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9, 2025. The decision was made during a parliamentary board meeting at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Sarbananda Sonowal, and other leaders. BJP national president JP Nadda formally declared Radhakrishnan's candidacy. Following the announcement, Radhakrishnan received widespread support and congratulations from various political figures across India, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad, and leaders from parties such as Shiv Sena, JD(U), and Congress. Radhakrishnan, who has served as Governor of Maharashtra and Jharkhand and has a background in social work and administration, was welcomed for his experience and non-controversial persona. He also has ties to the RSS and BJP. Radhakrishnan arrived in Delhi to meet NDA leaders and filed his nomination for the Vice Presidential post in the presence of Prime Minister Modi. He has since engaged in meetings with NDA floor leaders, MPs from southern and northeastern states, and prominent political figures including former Prime Minister HD Devegowda. The NDA continues to consolidate support for his candidacy ahead of the election. Meanwhile, opposition parties, including the INDIA alliance, are deliberating their stance and candidate for the Vice Presidential election. The announcement has been particularly noted in Tamil Nadu, where Radhakrishnan is originally from, with leaders expressing pride in his nomination. The BJP and NDA allies have expressed confidence in Radhakrishnan's ability to fulfill the constitutional duties of the Vice President, including his expected role as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.