C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as India’s 15th Vice President

Introduction

In a formal ceremony at the nation’s capital, C.P. Radhakrishnan was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday morning. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in the presence of the country’s top political leadership. Radhakrishnan’s ascent to the second-highest constitutional office follows his decisive victory in the vice-presidential election held earlier this week.

Key Takeaways: The Swearing-In Ceremony

• Who: C.P. Radhakrishnan has officially taken the oath as the 15th Vice President of India.
  
  
• Where: The ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
  
  
• When: Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 10 AM.
  
  
• Administered By: President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office.
  
  
• Notable Absence: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was not present at the ceremony.
  
  

A Formal Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The swearing-in ceremony was a brief but significant event, marking the formal transition of power. C.P. Radhakrishnan took his oath in the presence of a distinguished gathering that included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Also in attendance were former Vice Presidents Hamid Ansari and Venkiah Naidu, and the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge. However, the absence of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was noted by observers.

The Path to Victory

Radhakrishnan, the candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), secured his position following the election on September 9. He won by a comfortable margin of 152 votes against the Opposition’s INDIA bloc candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy. The election was necessitated by the resignation of the former Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. A dedicated public servant, he has devoted his life to nation-building, social service and strengthening democratic values. Wishing him a successful Vice Presidential tenure, dedicated to the service of the people.… pic.twitter.com/XvVmCqcomf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 12, 2025

As the Vice President, Radhakrishnan will now also serve as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, where he will be responsible for overseeing its proceedings.

Strategic Importance of the Appointment

The election of C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice President is seen as a significant and strategic move by the BJP. A veteran party leader from Tamil Nadu, his appointment is expected to bolster the party’s outreach in Southern India, particularly ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. His background from the OBC Gounder community also reinforces the NDA’s focus on social engineering and representation for backward classes in the country’s top constitutional posts.

Conclusion

With the oath-taking ceremony complete, C.P. Radhakrishnan has officially begun his tenure as the Vice President of India. His role as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha will be immediately under focus as the Parliament convenes for its upcoming sessions. His leadership will be crucial in navigating the often-contentious debates of the upper house and upholding the dignity of the office.


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Sources:

• Rashtrapati Bhavan Secretariat: For official details of the ceremony.

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