Venkaiah Naidu

Badals hail Venkaiah Naidu's victory in vice-president poll

The veteran Akali leader said Naidu's vast experience at the highest level,in various capacities, would be an asset to the country.

Aug 05, 2017, 22:12 PM IST

Gopalkrishna Gandhi congratulates Naidu, says got votes beyond calculations

"I congratulate him on his victory. I wish him all the best," Gandhi said, but added that the the number of votes he got was beyond certain calculations.

Aug 05, 2017, 21:19 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu becomes new vice-president, secures 516 votes

The name of the next vice-president of India will be known by evening after members of Parliament cast their ballot during the day in Parliament House.

Aug 05, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

From Nellore to Delhi: A look into Venkaiah Naidu's incredible political journey

National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu was on Saturday elected the 13th vice-president of India, defeating Oppositions' candidate Gopal Krishna Gandhi. Naidu is the third Telugu person who has occupied the key constitutional post after Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and V. V. Giri.

Aug 05, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das congratulates Venkaiah Naidu for winning vice-presidential poll

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Saturday congratulated Venkaiah Naidu for winning the vice-presidential polls.

Aug 05, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi wishes Venkaiah Naidu on vice-presidential elections win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was the first few members to extend his wishes to NDA vice-presidential candidate Venkaiah Naidu on his victory.

Aug 05, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu becomes India's 13th Vice President, says will steer House without 'fear'

The election saw almost 100 percent voting with 771 members casting their votes out of the 785 members. The voting percentage was 98.21 percent.

Aug 05, 2017, 18:51 PM IST

Vice-Presidential election: Voting ends, total poll percentage 98.21%

Voting for Vice Presidential Election has ended with a total poll percentage of 98.21%.

Aug 05, 2017, 18:18 PM IST

Vice presidential poll: It's a fight based on constitutional principles, says Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Opposition vice presidential candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi on Saturday described the contest between him and Venkaiah Naidu as a fight based on constitutional principles.

Aug 05, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Vice Presidential Election 2017: LIVE Streaming

Polling to elect the 14th Vice President of India is underway in Parliament.

Aug 05, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Vice presidential election 2017: Venkaiah Naidu confident of thumping victory, says not contesting against any individual or party

NDA's vice presidential candidate M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday made it clear that he is not contesting against any individual or party. He is contesting for Vice President of India.

Aug 05, 2017, 10:08 AM IST

Vice-Presidential poll 2017: Here's list of former vice-presidents of India

The election to decide India's 15th vice-president will be held on Saturday, August 5.

Aug 05, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu vs Gopalkrishna Gandhi: Know how the vice president of India is elected

Naidu appears to have an edge over Gandhi in the polls as the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has majority in the 545-member Lok Sabha.

Aug 04, 2017, 22:57 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu rubbishes "conspiracy" theory behind his nomination

State ministers, MPs and former MPs were among those who attended the event and felicitated Naidu for being chosen as the candidate for the high post.

Jul 29, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Apt description of APJ Abdul Kalam by Naidu - 'Anything is possible with just attitude and karma'

A multi-crore memorial of former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was on Thursday inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Peikarambu.

Jul 28, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Vice-presidential election 2017: Nitish Kumar continues to support Opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Despite forming an alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar yet again, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to support Opposition's Vice-Presidential candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi will remain unchanged, says report.

Jul 28, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami, O Panneerselvam meet NDA vice-presidential nominee Venkaiah Naidu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday met NDA Vice-Presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu and extended his greetings.

Jul 25, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu warns Pakistan over terrorism, says remember the 1971 war

Addressing 'Kargil Parakram Parade' here, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice-Presidential nominee M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday hit out at Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and asked Islamabad to recall the 1971 war saying aiding and abetting terror will not help them.

Jul 23, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

'Venkaiah Naidu has backing of 485 of 788 electoral college members'

NDA candidate M Venkaiah Naidu so far enjoys committed support of 485 of the 788 members of the electoral college.

Jul 19, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi highlights Venkaiah Naidu's parliamentary, field experience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted NDA nominee M Venkaiah Naidu's extensive parliamentary and field experience, saying he would perhaps be the first vice president with such vast legislative exposure.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:11 PM IST