Celebrations Erupt in NDA Camp as Ministers Congratulate VP-Elect

New Delhi, September 10, 2025:
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp broke into celebrations following the decisive election of C.P. Radhakrishnan as the Vice President of India. This victory, hailed as a seamless triumph for the NDA, was seen as a strong display of unity and ideological clarity, especially following any dissent previously anticipated from opposition quarters.

Key highlights from the celebrations:

• Flood of Congratulations:
  Prominent leaders from the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal extended warm felicitations to Radhakrishnan. Fadnavis praised Radhakrishnan's career of service, calling it a source of national inspiration. Shinde lauded his humility and discipline, while Pawar emphasized the Vice President’s pivotal constitutional role. Goyal pointed to the win as a testament to the alliance’s democratic commitment.

• VP-Elect's Statement:
  Radhakrishnan described his victory as a validation of “nationalistic ideology,” reinforcing the NDA's political philosophy and brushing aside narratives framing the contest as an ideological showdown