Patna, Aug. 18 -- The Janata Dal (United) has welcomed the decision to nominate Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the Vice Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections to the constitutional office.

"The decision to nominate Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan ji, the Governor of Maharashtra, as the NDA's candidate for Vice President is welcomed. JDU will support Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan ji. Best wishes to him," JD(U) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar posted on X in Hindi.

Earlier today, another NDA partner, the Telugu Desam Party, also backed the alliance's VP candidate. TDP leader and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said that Radhakrishnan "embodies the spirit of leadership."

"Heartiest congratulations to Hon'ble Shri...