Buzz in BJP around CP Radhakrishnan and Vice President post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been abuzz with speculation about the next Vice President of India, and one name that has been making the rounds is that of CP Radhakrishnan, a senior leader from Tamil Nadu and the current Governor of Maharashtra. Radhakrishnan has been in New Delhi for several days, fuelling speculation that he is being considered for a key role in the party.
According to BJP insiders, Radhakrishnan is being considered for a key position, although they did not confirm if it is indeed the Vice President’s post. The post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, and the party is yet to announce a new candidate.
Radhakrishnan, a four-time MLA from Tamil Nadu, has been a faithful party worker and has held various positions within the party. He was the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Corporation before being appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra in 2019.
What makes Radhakrishnan an attractive choice for the BJP is his experience in governance, his connections in Tamil Nadu, and his ability to bridge the gap between the party’s northern and southern strongholds. As the Governor of Maharashtra, he has been working closely with the state government and has gained a reputation for being a effective administrator.
Radhakrishnan’s name was first mentioned as a potential candidate for the Vice President’s post in the southern media, and since then, the buzz has only grown louder. Party insiders say that Radhakrishnan has the backing of several senior leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda.
While Radhakrishnan’s candidacy is still unconfirmed, his presence in New Delhi for several days has raised eyebrows. Party insiders say that he has been meeting with top leaders, including Shah and Nadda, and has been discussing his vision for the country.
Radhakrishnan’s potential candidacy has also sent shockwaves across the southern states, where he is seen as a symbol of the party’s commitment to regional representation. As a Tamilian, Radhakrishnan’s appointment would be seen as a nod to the party’s southern strongholds, particularly Tamil Nadu, which has been a crucial state for the BJP in recent years.
However, Radhakrishnan’s candidacy is not without its challenges. As a Governor, he is expected to have a neutral political stance, and his appointment as Vice President would require him to put aside his allegiances to the party. Furthermore, Radhakrishnan’s lack of national-level experience may raise questions about his ability to handle the demands of the Vice President’s post.
Despite these challenges, Radhakrishnan’s candidacy is seen as a significant development in the party’s efforts to expand its reach in the southern states. His appointment would not only be a recognition of the party’s southern strongholds but also a symbol of the party’s commitment to regional representation.
As the BJP continues to deliberate on its choice for the Vice President’s post, Radhakrishnan’s candidacy is expected to dominate the headlines in the coming days. While his appointment is still uncertain, one thing is clear – the party is looking for a candidate who can bridge the gap between its northern and southern strongholds, and Radhakrishnan’s experience and connections make him an attractive choice.
