PM Modi recounts how ‘Dollar City’-born VP Radhakrishnan survived drowning, escaped a bomb blast, and gave up non-veg

C.P. Radhakrishnan assumed charge as Rajya Sabha Speaker and Chairperson as the Parliament's Winter Session commenced. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Radhakrishnan's journey from "Dollar City" to serving the downtrodden, recounting childhood near-death experiences and his spiritual decision to become vegetarian. Radhakrishnan brings extensive experience from public life, parliamentary roles, and gubernatorial positions.