New Delhi, September 12 (Patrika English News): C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of INDIA on Friday. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister J.P. Nadda, and several members of the Union Cabinet. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, leaders of NDA allies, and former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present.
Radhakrishnan was elected Vice President on Tuesday, defeating joint opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy with 452 votes. Ahead of assuming office, he resigned as Governor of Maharashtra on Thursday.