Friday, 11 August 2017


Venkaiah Naidu was administered the oath of office by newly-elected President Ram Nath Kovind at a function in the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. He was sworn in in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Manmohan Singh.

Former Union minister Venkaiah Naidu was sworn in as the 13th Vice-President of India on Friday. The 68-year-old was administered oath of office by newly-elected President Ram Nath Kovind at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Naidu, who contested the election against Opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi, had secure 516 votes against the latter’s 244. Naidu was sworn in in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Manmohan Singh.

After being sworn in, Naidu was greeted with a warm welcome in the Rajya Sabha. While welcoming him, PM Modi said he has come to hold the high office due to his long experience in Parliament. The Vice-President also serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Venkaiah Naidu as he takes oath as President of India on Friday. Narendra Modi praises India's 13th vice-president



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