Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar greets his successor CP Radhakrishnan

Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday extended greetings to his successor C P Radhakrishnan, saying that the office of the vice president will attain greater glory with his vast experience.

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had resigned from the post on July 21 citing health issues.(File/PTI)

This was Dhankhar's first public statement since demitting office in July.

On Tuesday, NDA nominee Radhakrishnan won the vice presidential election by bagging 452 votes, while Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy polled 300 votes.