By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 13, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Interesting facts about India’s Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

CP Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Maharashtra before being chosen as Vice President.

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He hails from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu.

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CP Radhakrishnan has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

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He has been a member of the RSS and the Bharatiya Jana Sangh’s State Executive Committee.

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He served as the BJP Tamil Nadu president and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore in 1998 and 1999.

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CP Radhakrishnan became the Governor of Maharashtra on 31 July 2024.

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CP Radhakrishnan was an athlete, excelling in table tennis and long-distance running, according to the Maharashtra Governor's website.

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