New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) extended its full support to the CP Radhakrishnan, after he was named the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential elections scheduled to be held on September 9.

In a post on X, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that the candidacy of CP Radhakrishnan is a living example of the National Democratic Alliance NDA's resolve of 'social justice, inclusion, and development for all.'

Chirag Paswan said, 'The Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) extends its full support to the CP Radhakrishnan ji, the candidate for the Vice President of the country. His selection, as a strong representative of the OBC community from Tamil Nadu, is a historic example of the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA towards social justice and inclusive development.'

'Under the leadership of the Prime Minister ji, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has always prioritised the policy of 'social justice, inclusion, and development for all.' The candidacy of Radhakrishnan ji is a living example of this resolve, sending the message that the voice of every section and every region of the country will receive respect and representation at the national level,' he added.

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was picked as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections.

Replying to PM Modi's congratulatory 'X' post, Radhakrishnan thanked him for his wishes and for allowing him to serve the nation.

'My heartfelt thanks to our beloved People's leader our most respected Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for nominating me as the NDA Vice Presidential candidate and giving me the opportunity to serve the Nation,' Radhakrishnan posted on X.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan after he was named the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential elections scheduled to be held on September 9.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Radhakrishnan had distinguished himself in public life with his dedication, humility and intellect.

'In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that the NDA family has decided to nominate him as the Vice Presidential candidate of our alliance,' the Prime Minister wrote on 'X'.

Meanwhile, CP Radhakrishna, who is at present the Maharashtra Governor, prayed at the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai after he was picked as the NDA's candidate for the VP polls.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan is currently serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra, a post he assumed on July 31, 2024. He previously served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. He also held additional charge as the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry between March and July 2024.

A veteran BJP leader, Radhakrishnan, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice and previously served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President. (ANI)