Venkaiah Naidu elected 13th Vice-President of India

Venkaiah Naidu former Union Minister and NDA nominee is elected as the 13th Vice President of India secured with 516 votes in his favour and by defeating Opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi who managed to get only 244 votes. Addressing on his thumping majority win, Naidu said, “I am very humbled. I am also thankful to the Prime Minister and all party leaders for their support.

Over 98 percent voting was recorded in the vice-presidential election. 771 out of 785 MPs have voted in the election, however 11 votes were found to be invalid, said Assistant returning officer Mukul Pandey.

Coming from an agricultural background, I never imagined I would be here. Agriculture has no proper voice in Indian polity. Venkaiah Naidu, vice president-elect said after being elected. “I will seek to utilise the vice presidential institution to strengthen the hands of the president and secondly uphold the dignity of the Upper House.

Congratulating Naidu on his victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Congratulations to Venkaiah Naidu Garu on being elected India’s Vice President. My best wishes for a fruitful & motivating tenure.” The Prime Minister also expressed confidence that the Vice-President elect will serve nation as a diligent and dedicated Vice President, committed to the goal of nation building.

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