Overview

• President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at 10:10 am in New Delhi in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior ministers, and former president Ram Nath Kovind, along with former vice-presidents.
• Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned on July 21 citing health reasons, attended the event in his first public appearance since stepping down.
• After his election, Radhakrishnan resigned as Maharashtra governor and President Murmu gave Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat additional charge of Maharashtra.
• The vice-presidential poll recorded 767 votes cast with 752 valid, setting the majority at 377; Radhakrishnan defeated opposition nominee B. Sudershan Reddy by 452–300.
• Assuming charge as ex-officio Rajya Sabha Chairman, Radhakrishnan met Upper House floor leaders and told the Opposition he would ensure fair treatment, seeking their cooperation.