# Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan official visits

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> Updated: 2026-08-16T16:35:50.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan has undertaken a series of official visits across various Indian regions.

In early August, the Vice-President conducted a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During this trip, he paid tribute to freedom fighters at the Cellular Jail National Memorial and visited the cell of Veer Savarkar, whom he characterized as a “unique and fearless revolutionary.” His itinerary also included participating in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and visiting Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.

Radhakrishnan subsequently traveled to Tamil Nadu on August 16 and 17 for a series of academic and literary engagements. During the 22nd convocation of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, he urged graduates to adopt a “Nation First – Rashtra Pratham” principle and emphasized the importance of strategic technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Addressing students, he also expressed concern regarding a recent student murder in Coimbatore and administered an anti-drug pledge, urging youth to shun substance abuse.

His itinerary included attending the 11th convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu and releasing the book “Echoes of a Nationalist Mind,” a compilation of writings by the late R. Ramagopalan. The visit also involved participating in commemorative functions and jubilee celebrations at SASTRA Deemed University.

## Claims

- The Vice President attended the 22nd Convocation of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology on August 16. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Radhakrishnan is scheduled to attend the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan urged students to avoid drugs and substance abuse during a convocation address. (single source)
- The Vice President advised graduates to adopt a 'nation first' principle to guide their professional lives. (single source)
- Radhakrishnan presented an Honorary Degree Certificate to R. Velusamy Avl, President of Automotive Business at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: CP Radhakrishnan visits Tamil Nadu for university convocations

India's Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited Tamil Nadu to attend university convocations, urging students to prioritize nation-building and shun drugs while highlighting the role of emerging technologies.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vice-president-c-p-radhakrishnan-engages-with-students-and-graduates

### 2026-08-14: CP Radhakrishnan to undertake two-day visit to Tamil Nadu

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on August 16-17 to attend university convocations, book releases, and commemorative events across several districts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cp-radhakrishnan-to-undertake-two-day-visit-to-tamil-nadu

### 2026-08-08: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan visits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

India's Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan began a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, paying tribute to freedom fighters at the Cellular Jail and visiting historical sites.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vice-president-c-p-radhakrishnan-visits-andaman-and-nicobar-islands

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