
From VP election to ED raids: Decoding why Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishnan met Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 9:48 p.m. | Source: THE WEEK
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan's recent meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, officially cited as a health inquiry, has sparked widespread political speculation. While Stalin has had several high-profile visitors post-hospitalization, the Governor's visit, following Kanimozhi's meeting with PM Modi, is seen by insiders as having significant political undertones. Theories range from the BJP seeking DMK's support, potentially for a vice-presidential election, to conveying messages about toning down opposition support for the Congress. The article also touches upon DMK's legal battles and recent ED raids on its ministers, suggesting a complex interplay of power dynamics and federal pressures in Indian politics