New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled to be held on September 9.

The announcement was made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda during a press conference following the party's Parliamentary Board meeting held in the national capital.

"At the parliamentary board meeting, we all unanimously decided on the VP candidate, Mr CP Radhakrishna. We discussed the VP candidate with all our alliance party (NDA)earlier as well. We will discuss our opposition party as well to smooth the VP election..." Nadda said.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan is currently serving as th...