Let’s see how he leads Rajya Sabha and nation: Harish Rawat on CP Radhakrishnan after winning VP election
Harish Rawat Comments on New Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Role and Rajya Sabha Future
Dehradun: Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat shared his thoughts on the newly elected Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, the NDA candidate. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rawat said everyone will watch closely to see how Radhakrishnan guides the country and runs the Rajya Sabha sessions.
"Let’s wait and see how he takes the nation forward and manages the Rajya Sabha," Rawat told . He pointed out some odd happenings in recent Rajya Sabha proceedings that no one expected. "If the Vice President sticks to age-old traditions, brings the ruling party and opposition together, and gives both sides fair say, it could make a huge positive difference."
Rawat noted that the Prime Minister and President often praise this kind of balanced approach, but he questioned how much it shows in their actions. He also raised concerns about past Vice Presidents acting more like BJP spokespersons. "The country needs to ask the BJP a big question: Why did someone elected with a two-thirds majority resign midway? Did he leave on his own, or was he forced? These doubts will hang over Rajya Sabha’s work and India’s politics."
On reports of cross-voting in the Vice-Presidential election, Rawat admitted it happened but said it didn’t change the final result. "Yes, there was cross-voting, and INDIA bloc leaders will investigate. But it didn’t shake up the voting much. This election proves the INDIA bloc stays united. Even some leaders who weren’t part of it before stepped up to back our candidate."
Shifting to the political unrest in Nepal, Rawat called the youth-led protests "sad and painful." He sees them as a strong warning for leaders everywhere. "Angry young people protesting is a lesson for all. Nepal should think about why they’re damaging their own heritage sites. We share close ties with Nepal, but burning buildings, hotels, and even the home of a former PM’s wife isn’t right."
When asked if something similar could happen in India, Rawat highlighted India’s strong democracy. "India’s system is flexible and resilient. If Nepal’s resigned PM K.P. Sharma Oli had followed democratic rules, this mess wouldn’t have happened. It was his ego that sparked these protests."
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