Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) extended greetings to his successor C.P. Radhakrishnan, saying that the office of the Vice-President will attain greater glory with his vast experience.

This was Mr. Dhankhar’s first public statement since demitting office in July.

On Tuesday, NDA nominee Radhakrishnan won the vice presidential election by bagging 452 votes, while Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy polled 300 votes.

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In a letter to Mr. Radhakrishnan, he said, “Your elevation to this august office reflects the trust and confidence by the representatives of our nation.”