Vice-presidential elections: Maharashtra governor Radhakrishnan is NDA's pick; INDIA bloc likely discuss its candidate today

C P Radhakrishnan is likely to become India's next Vice-President. The BJP parliamentary board has approved his name. He is a former Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore. The INDIA bloc intends to field a candidate. NDA's strength in parliament makes Radhakrishnan's election probable. The opposition alliance will discuss its VP candidate. They will meet to decide on parliamentary proceedings.