New Delhi, August 18 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) vice-presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan, describing him as a leader who has carved a unique identity through dedication, humility, and intelligence.

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s parliamentary board meeting on Sunday, where Radhakrishnan was officially named as the NDA’s choice for vice president, Modi welcomed the decision. He said it was a matter of happiness that the alliance had selected him for the post.

In a message on social media platform X, Modi wrote that throughout his long public life, Radhakrishnan had focused on community service and the empowerment of the underprivileged. He added that Radhakrishnan had worked extensively at the grassroots level in Tamil Nadu and earned respect through his commitment and wisdom.

As per agency report, nominations for the vice-presidential election can be filed until August 21, and voting, if required, will be held on September 9. The election has been necessitated by the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.