Modi Praises Radhakrishnan's Dedication Amid Political Moves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Maharashtra Governor and NDA's vice-presidential candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, for his dedication to public service. He criticized Congress over the Indus Waters Treaty and highlighted India's economic achievements. Radhakrishnan's candidacy was opposed by the Opposition's choice of B Sudershan Reddy, ensuring a contested election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded C P Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor and vice-presidential candidate for the NDA, for his lifelong dedication to public service. He commended Radhakrishnan's simple lifestyle while drawing a contrast with political maneuvering, indicating his genuine commitment amid looming electoral contests.

Addressing the NDA parliamentary party, Modi rebuked Congress for the Indus Waters Treaty established under Jawaharlal Nehru, depicting it as a compromise of India's interests. He urged parliamentarians to communicate how his government is mitigating these past decisions' adverse effects on Indian farmers.

In a wide-ranging speech, Modi highlighted recent economic milestones, such as India's improved sovereign credit rating. The NDA meeting, marked by Radhakrishnan's felicitation, underscored the growing momentum ahead of the vice-presidential election contested by the Opposition's candidate B Sudershan Reddy.

(With inputs from agencies.)