C P Radhakrishnan Takes Oath as Vice-President

C P Radhakrishnan will be sworn in as Vice-President of India after defeating opposition's B Sudershan Reddy in the election. The swearing-in will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. The election followed Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation.

C P Radhakrishnan, former Governor of Maharashtra, is set to be administered the oath as Vice-President by President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Radhakrishnan achieved a decisive victory in the vice presidential race, defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes. This election was held following the unexpected resignation of the previous Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on July 21.

Upon his election as Vice-President, Radhakrishnan vacated his position as Governor of Maharashtra. President Murmu has appointed Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat to fulfill the Governor duties for Maharashtra temporarily, according to an official statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)