Key Takeaways from the 2025 Vice President Election
1. Decisive Margin – NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan clinched victory with 452 votes, while INDIA bloc nominee B. Sudershan Reddy managed 300 votes, marking a margin of 152.
2. High Voter Participation – The election witnessed 98.2% turnout, with 767 MPs casting their ballots. Of these, 752 were valid and 15 invalid.
3. Victory of Ideology – Radhakrishnan described his win as a triumph of “nationalistic ideology” and pledged to dedicate his tenure to India’s development.
4. Cracks in Opposition Unity – The INDIA bloc’s claim of cohesion took a hit as reports of 15+ cross-votes in favour of Radhakrishnan surfaced, exposing internal dissent.
5. Gracious Concession – In his response, Reddy congratulated his opponent, stressing that democracy thrives on dialogue, dissent, and engagement, and vowed to continue the ideological struggle.
Summary
On September 9, 2025, C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as India’s 15th Vice President, securing a resounding victory over B. Sudershan Reddy. The strong turnout, cross-voting, and the wide margin highlighted both NDA’s dominance and cracks within the opposition. While Radhakrishnan hailed the result as an endorsement of nationalistic principles, Reddy framed it as just one chapter in a larger, ongoing ideological battle.
