Hyderabad, Aug. 18 -- The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed happiness over the current Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan being announced as the NDA's candidate for Vice President.

Party's state president N Ramachander Rao, releasing a statement on Sunday, wished the Governer well for his nomination, and said that with his vast experience, "earn the appreciation of all."

"Dedicated throughout to public service, Sri Radhakrishnan's candidature for Vice President has been welcomed. The BJP State unit expresses its gratitude to the BJP National Leadership, NDA partners, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing his name," Rao said in an official statement.

"With the NDA partners supporting him as Vice Pre...