Greetings pour in for Venkaiah Naidu, India's 13th vice-president
PM Modi felicitates Venkaiah Naidu after his election as vice president. Photograph: (ANI)
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22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Venkaiah Naiduji, My hearty congratulations ... you richly deserve this most honourable position ... God bless, tweets Rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/ZcqeWdssD0
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
He believes politics is based on ideology nothing else,no personal enemies,this made him victorious: Deepa Venkat, #VenkaiahNaidu's daughter pic.twitter.com/G3ugIhWWox
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
Delhi: EAM Sushma Swaraj met #VicePresident elect #VenkaiahNaidu at his residence after he won the election. pic.twitter.com/9aRCUgGvcF
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
Congratulate #VenkaiahNaidu on behalf of General Secy Chinamma (VK Sasikala), tweets TTV Dinakaran #VicePresidentialElection (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/jfEgkYwdv9
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Particulary over whelmed as the honor has been conferred on a common man like me with a background of agriculture: #VenkaiahNaidu pic.twitter.com/XzvWoyJlPA
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
As chairman of Rajya Sabha I will uphold dignity and decorum of the house with cooperation of all members: #VenkaiahNaidu pic.twitter.com/7Mo9po2rbO
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
Humbled by honor bestowed on me: #VenkaiahNaidu on winning #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/7n9KTDoNkX
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
#WATCH PM Modi felicitated Vice President elect Venkaiah Naidu on winning election #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/1SdlbIlF8s
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
We are feeling very very happy and proud of him: Sushma, #VenkaiahNaidu's grand daughter on his win. pic.twitter.com/pGk7Xt4NWM
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Delhi: #VenkaiahNaidu at his residence in Delhi with his family after winning #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/W7KWrnahAH
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
#VenkaiahNaidu at his residence in Delhi after winning #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/ZMg6st7qaX
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Delhi: #VenkaiahNaidu at his residence in Delhi with his family after winning #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/W7KWrnahAH
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
#VenkaiahNaidu at his residence in Delhi after winning #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/ZMg6st7qaX
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
With all humility, I express my gratitude to every MP who supported my candidature cutting across party lines.
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) August 5, 2017
I promise to uphold the Constitution and the high standards set by my esteemed
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) August 5, 2017
predecessors.
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Today, we welcome Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu as the Vice President of India. A people's man; his roots & wisdom will take India to new heights.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) August 5, 2017
Congratulations to Sri @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu on being elected as the Vice President of India. A very well-deserved victory indeed.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) August 5, 2017
Congratulations to Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu ji on being elected the Vice-President of India.
— Poonam Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) August 5, 2017
Rajya Sabha will surely benefit in his chairmanship
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Congratulations to @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu on being elected India’s Vice President. My best wishes for a fruitful & motivating tenure.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2017
I am confident @MVenkaiahNaidu will serve the nation as a diligent & dedicated Vice President, committed to the the goal of nation building.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2017
My mind is filled with memories of working with @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu, in the Party & Government. Will cherish this aspect of our association
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Congrats #India for our newly elected VP sh @MVenkaiahNaidu! A dedicated, visionary leader & a true son of soil! #vicepresidentialelections
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 5, 2017
My heartiest congratulations to Hon. @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu on being elected as the 15th Vice President of India. #VicePresidentialElections
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
NDA candidate Venkaiah Naidu opened an early lead during the counting of votes in the vice-presidential elections winning 23 votes, translating to 57.5 share against Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi who has won seven votes so far with 42.5 share.
#WATCH Earlier visuals of Congress president Sonia Gandhi casting her vote in Parliament for #VicePresidentialElection. pic.twitter.com/GrX8jS2BXV
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
The counting of votes for the vice-presidential elections will begin at 6 pm today with the results expected to be out by 7pm.
#WATCH: BJP MP Hema Malini talks about NDA's #VicePresidential candidate #VenkaiahNaidu, says everybody loves him a lot & he is most capable pic.twitter.com/W25jsGwGRU
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
I am not contesting against anybody,individual or party;I'm contesting for Vice President of India: Venkaiah Naidu #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/z0Y3X0ASHJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
761 out of 785 votes has been polled so far in the vice-presidential elections with stakes high for NDA candidate Venkaiah Naidu who is widely expected to win the election, however, Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi could spring a late surprise.
I have written a polite letter to everybody, response is very good.Confident that they all will support me:NDA's VP candidate Venkaiah Naidu pic.twitter.com/2Iwjt8AftO
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
761 out of 785 votes has been polled so far in the vice-presidential elections with stakes high for NDA candidate Venkaiah Naidu who is widely expected to win the election, however, Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi could spring a late surprise.
I have written a polite letter to everybody, response is very good.Confident that they all will support me:NDA's VP candidate Venkaiah Naidu pic.twitter.com/2Iwjt8AftO
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
The counting of votes will commence after polling and the results will be declared by 7 pm, Election Commission officials have said.
The electoral college which elects the vice-president consists of elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Picture will be clear by this evening: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/zosdCdQZ4s
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
Not only here but whenever voting takes place, every citizen should vote:Sachin Tendulkar,RS MP after casting vote #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/6vJm7yPpLV
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
It is a fight based on constitutional principles, where I maintained complete civility & same has been done from other side too: G Gandhi pic.twitter.com/cKD3MrqBhl
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
NDA's candidate is an experienced person,no competition as such b/w us,only technically there is:Opposition VP candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi pic.twitter.com/5mXt07oa0D
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
#VicePresidentialElection: MPs arrive to cast their votes in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/BwYbFBQEEy
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Can't call it 1 sided as there were 2 candidates,Meiraji got a lot of votes but only one emerges as winner:Gopalkrishna Gandhi on Pres polls pic.twitter.com/xLHN0X9PBl
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Delhi: Voting underway for #VicePresidentialElection in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/w9QSdWmCKy
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
Voting underway for #VicePresidentialElection in Parliament; MPs cast their vote pic.twitter.com/nDF7pA2UFl
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Delhi: Voting underway for #VicePresidentialElection in Parliament; MPs cast their votes. pic.twitter.com/9XsKqWAeZR
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
I think we will miss him (#VenkaiahNaidu) in one place, but you will see more in action in another place: Goa CM & RS MP #ManoharParrikar. pic.twitter.com/MFOC3hHHqd
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
According to the election officer, there has been 90.83 per cent voting till 1 pm in the vice-presidential elections. Reports said 713 votes have been cast so far.
Everybody loves him a lot, he is most capable, he knows entire Parliament, the whole politics: BJP MP Hema Malini on #VenkaiahNaidu pic.twitter.com/75Dr1XsYYf
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
#Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Rekha and Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav after casting their vote for #VicePresidentialElection at the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/TaAOutDyjb
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 5, 2017
22 Apr 2025, 4:39 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to cast his vote as polling began in Parliament to elect India's 14th vice-president today.
NDA's candidate M. Venkaiah Naidu is contesting against Opposition's nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi.