New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- After being elected as Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed his commitment to the nation's development and emphasised the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between the ruling party and the opposition in a democracy.

"In the new capacity, I will try my best for the development of the nation," Radhakrishnan said while interacting with the media on Tuesday.

He further said, "In a democracy, both the ruling party and the opposition are important. It is the two sides of the same coin. The interest of the democracy will be taken into account."

Reflecting on the responsibilities of the office, Radhakrishnan underlined that every position in public life carries significance along with certain li...