Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Tiruppur, Madras State (present–day Tamil Nadu), India |
Latest News about C. P. Radhakrishnan
12/09/2025
C. P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on 12 September 2025 following the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in August 2025. Named as the National Democratic Alliance candidate, he assumed office after serving as Governor of Maharashtra, bringing decades of experience from BJP leadership, parliamentary roles, and governorships in Jharkhand, Telangana, and Puducherry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | House No. 4/65,66, Sheriff Colony, Tiruppur - 641 604 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
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| Educational Qualification | B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) (1978) |
Personal Life
| Marriage Date | 25/11/1985 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | C.K. Ponnusamy (deceased) |
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| Mother | K. Janaki |
| Spouse | R. Sumathi |
| Children | Son - 1, Daughter - 1 |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined organizations like the RSS and Jan Sangh at the age of 16. | |
| 2. Was a table tennis player and a skilled long-distance runner during his college days. | |
| 3. Manufactured and sold briefs and vests under the brand 'SPICE' after completing education. | |
| 4. Introduced cotton knitted fabric to Bangladesh as the first exporter from Tirupur. | |
| 5. Elected to Lok Sabha twice as a BJP candidate in 1998 and 1999, winning by significant margins. | |
| 6. Addressed the 58th session of the UN General Assembly on improving humanitarian coordination. | |
| 7. Led a 93-day 'rath yatra' to promote river linking and combat untouchability while serving as state president of BJP Tamil Nadu. | |
| 8. Contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore and achieved the highest votes for a BJP candidate in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 9. Served as chairman of the All India Coir Board from 2016 to 2020. | |
| 10. Conducted research in political science on the 'Fall of Communism' during doctorate studies. | |
| 11. Completed long walks to raise awareness for environmental issues. | |
| 12. Served as Secretary of the BJP in Tamil Nadu from 1996. | |
| 13. Served as State President of the BJP in Tamil Nadu from 2004 to 2007. | |
| 14. Served as All India In-Charge for the BJP in Kerala from 2020 to 2022. | |
| 15. Member of Parliamentary Standing Committee for Textiles and Consultative Committee for Finance. | |
| 16. Member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee investigating the Stock Market Scam. | |
| 17. Member of the first Parliamentary delegation to Taiwan. |