Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Tamil Nadu Parties Divided Over VP Nomination
The BJP chose C.P. Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu to be the Vice President.
Some political parties in Tamil Nadu, like AIADMK, want everyone to support him.
However, DMK thinks the BJP is doing this to get votes in the upcoming state elections.
DMK is also not happy with how the central government treats Tamil Nadu.
The opposition parties are also planning to pick their own candidate, possibly from the South, to run against him.
DMK questions BJP's motive in nominating C.P. Radhakrishnan for VP.
AIADMK urges Tamil Nadu MPs to support Radhakrishnan's candidacy.
Opposition parties are considering a joint VP candidate.
DMK hints at not supporting Radhakrishnan, citing BJP's alleged electoral strategy.
The Opposition may announce their VP candidate on Tuesday.
- Who
- C.P. Radhakrishnan, DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Opposition Parties.
- What
- Political reactions to the nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan for Vice President.
- When
- Following the nomination announcement.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To gather support for the Vice President election.
DMK's Stance
AIADMK & BJP's Stance
Motivation
DMK's Stance
Questions BJP's intentions, alleging the nomination is for electoral gain.
AIADMK & BJP's Stance
Welcomes Radhakrishnan's nomination as a Tamilian.
Actions
DMK's Stance
Criticizes BJP's actions towards Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK & BJP's Stance
Highlights central government initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
- Candidate (NDA)
- C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Key Figures
- TKS Elangovan, Edappadi K Palaniswami
- Political Parties
- BJP, AIADMK, DMK, Opposition parties
Sources
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