PM Modi welcomes VP Radhakrishnan in Rajya Sabha, reveals how he escaped bomb blast in…

On the opening day of the Parliament Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm and historic welcome to Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan as he presided over the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Radhakrishnan, who took office in September after succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, was praised for his humble background, lifelong dedication to social service, and deep connection with grassroots communities. Addressing the Upper House, PM Modi highlighted Radhakrishnan’s journey from a farmer’s family to one of the highest constitutional positions in India. He also recalled the Vice-President’s impactful work in Jharkhand, where he built strong bonds with tribal communities and travelled tirelessly across remote villages without concern for protocol or convenience. Watch the address here.