During a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, C. P. Radhakrishnan became the 15th vice-president of India. President Droupadi Muhmu administered the oath to the 67-year-old leader in a morning ceremony that included senior government officials, former Vice-Presidents, and other guests.
C. P. Radhakrishnan, dressed in a red kurta and taking the oath before God in English, assumed the position of ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This ceremony was the start of his 5-year tenure as India’s second-highest constitutional authority.
C. P. Radhakrishnan won the Tuesday vice-presidential elections by a decisive margin. He defeated B. Sudershan Reddy, whose joint nomination was also in opposition. This election was prompted by Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation on July 21 due to his health.
Mr. Dhankhar attended the ceremony as well, marking his first public outing since his resignation from the V-P position. This was a momentous occasion as both the incoming and the departing Vice-Presidents shared the same room. Hamid Ansari, Venkaiah Naidu, and other former Vice Presidents were present to highlight the importance of this occasion.
India’s political leaders were present at the ceremony, including BJP President J.P. Nadda, Prime Minister Narendra Naddi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah. The importance of C. P. Radhakrishnan being appointed to such a crucial role in the constitution was underscored by their attendance.
C. P. Radhakrishnan, after the oath, embarked upon a tradition tribute tour to pay floral homage at important national memorials. In Rajghat, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, and then proceeded to Sadaiv Atal, where he paid respects to the former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In Kisan Ghat, he paid tribute to former Prime Minister Charan Sing.
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C. P. Radhakrishnan assumed formal duties later that day as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is the upper chamber of Parliament. He will be in charge of the parliamentary sessions and play an important role in India’s legislative process.
C. P. Radhakrishnan was appointed at a crucial time in the Indian democracy as it navigates through various economic and political challenges. He has extensive public service experience, which allows him to fulfil the constitutional duties of the vice-president’s position.
India’s constitutional and democratic framework is strong. The smooth transition of Jagdeep Dhankhar into C. P. Radhakrishnan is a testament to this. The new Vice President is expected to lead the Rajya Sabha in a dignified manner and maintain the dignity of his constitutional role.
The Vice President of India
The Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional authority of India and also the Chairman ex officio of the Rajya Sabha. A five-year election is held by an electoral council consisting of Members of the two houses of Parliament. When the president is not able to perform his duties, vice presidents also serve as acting presidents.
