The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance on Sunday named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the September 9 vice-presidential election.Announcing Radhakrishnan’s candidature, BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda said they will reach out to opposition leaders so the next vice president could be elected “unanimously.”CP Radhakrishnan considered a statesman, commands respect in all sections of society in Tamil Nadu, Nadda said.”We will talk to the opposition as well. We should also get their support so that together we can ensure an unopposed election for the post of Vice President,” he said.”As we said earlier, we have been in touch with them and our senior leaders have contacted them earlier as well and even now, we will remain in touch with them and all our NDA colleagues have supported us,” the BJP chief added.
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