Published: 11 September 2025PIBPolitics
C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as 15th Vice President at Rashtrapati Bhavan
C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office in the presence of PM Modi, the Cabinet, and senior dignitaries.
After the ceremony, Radhakrishnan visited Rajghat, memorials of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's memorial. Born on May 4, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned on July 21, 2025 citing medical reasons.
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C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India's 15th Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu. Born May 4, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, he holds a Business Administration degree. He succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar and visited Rajghat after oath.
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C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025. Who administered the oath of office?
Explanation · Correct answer CPresident Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to C.P. Radhakrishnan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 12, 2025. He succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar whose resignation was notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 22, 2025.
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Who is C.P. Radhakrishnan and what office did he assume in 2025?
**C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India** in 2025. **Oath administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of PM Modi and Cabinet**.
How many votes did C.P. Radhakrishnan receive in the Vice Presidential election?
**C.P. Radhakrishnan received 452 votes** in the Vice Presidential election. **Born May 4, 1957, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu; holds Bachelor's degree in Business Administration**.
What is the constitutional role of the Vice President of India?
**The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha** and the second-highest constitutional office holder. **Succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned on July 21, 2025 citing medical reasons**.
Where was C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as the Vice President of India?
**C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan** in New Delhi. **After ceremony, visited Rajghat and memorials of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya**.
What is C.P. Radhakrishnan's political background before becoming Vice President?
**C.P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as 15th Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha on September 12, 2025**. He previously served as Governor of multiple states and is a senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu.
