Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior dignitaries in attendance, and Jagdeep Dhankhar made his first public appearance since stepping down.
- Returning officer PC Mody reported that 767 MPs voted, 752 ballots were valid and the required majority was 377, with Radhakrishnan defeating B. Sudershan Reddy 452 to 300.
- Following his election, Radhakrishnan resigned as Maharashtra governor and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat was given additional charge of the state.
- The NDA nominee exceeded the alliance’s on-paper strength, with YSRCP support and media noting indications of cross-voting as well as 13 abstentions.
- Assuming the Rajya Sabha chair, Radhakrishnan met floor leaders and told Opposition members he would ensure fair justice while seeking their cooperation.