CP Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President

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New Delhi, September 12

CP Radhakrishnan has been sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Radhakrishnan and the ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Chief Justice of India Justice B R Gavai, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other dignitaries. Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes, describing Radhakrishnan as a “dedicated public servant” who had devoted his life to nation-building, social service and strengthening democratic values.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he wished Radhakrishnan a successful tenure “dedicated to the service of the people”. As Vice President, Radhakrishnan will also serve as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament.