New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Congress and Janata Dal (United) leaders have welcomed the nomination of Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Vice President candidate.

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur extended his congratulations, noting his acquaintance with Radhakrishnan from his tenure as Jharkhand Governor.

"I want to give my best wishes and congratulate CP Radhakrishnan for being nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate by the NDA. He has been the Governor of Jharkhand, and I know him personally as well. I think he should meet former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar as well and know why he was made to resign..." he said.

JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha also welcomed the decision, highlighting Radhakrishnan's roots in a ...