C. P. Radhakrishnan
C. P. Radhakrishnan currently serves as Vice President of India (since September 2025). Follow their statements, policy positions, and role in shaping national politics.
Profile
C. P. Radhakrishnan
Vice President of India (since September 2025)
Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha (since June 2024); MP from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh — Indian National Congress (INC)
Background & Career
C. P. Radhakrishnan built a four-decade career in Tamil Nadu BJP politics, including two terms in the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore and a stint as the party's state president, before moving into gubernatorial roles.
As Vice President, he serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down in mid-2025 citing health reasons.
Personal & Education
- V.O.C. College, Madurai Kamaraj University — B.B.A., 1978
Career Timeline
- 1998 – 2004
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- 2004 – 2007
State President, Tamil Nadu
Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2016 – 2020
Chairman
Coir Board, Kochi
- 2023 – 2025
Governor
Jharkhand
- 2025 – 2025
Governor
Maharashtra
- 2025 – Present
Vice President of India
Government of India
