M Venkaiah Naidu

'Your energy is infectious': PM Modi writes to former VP Venkaiah Naidu

The prime minister said, "Your energy is infectious. It can be seen in your wit and wisdom. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been among your greatest strengths."

Outgoing VP says freebie culture deteriorating financial health of states

Government should definitely support the poor and needy, but at the same time should prioritize health, education and infrastructure development, Naidu said

Freebie culture deteriorating states' financial health: Venkaiah Naidu

"The government should definitely support the poor and needy but at the same time should prioritise health, education and infrastructure development," he said

Over 47 hrs lost in Rajya Sabha due to interruptions; 4 govt bills passed

More than 47 hours were lost due to interruptions, "which is a sad reflection on the functioning of the Upper House of Parliament", said the outgoing Chairman, M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday.

Let Opposition have its say in Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu's advice to govt

He underlined the need for patience in political life and said those seeking a change of guard should go back to people to achieve it. "If you don't have patience, you will become a patient," he said

Monsoon session: Parliament adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure will end on August 10, adjourned the house sine die, saying that detailed statistics pertaining to the session will be circulated during the course

Rajya Sabha to bid farewell to outgoing VP, Chairman Naidu on Monday

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will be accorded a farewell in the House on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders in attendance

MPs don't enjoy immunity from arrest in criminal case during session: Naidu

He advised the members not to cite House duty as reasons to avoid appearing before any investigating agency if one called upon to do so.

Monsoon session: RS productivity falls further to 16% in second week

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed disappointment saying "obstruction is destruction of parliamentary democracy".

Maharashtra tribals celebrate with dance as Murmu assumes presidency

CJI N V Ramana administered her oath at a ceremony held at Parliament's Central Hall in New Delhi in the presence of former president Ram Nath Kovind, VP Venkaiah Naidu and PM Modi, among others

VP Naidu, PM Modi, Om Birla at farewell ceremony for President Kovind

President-Elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. She will be the first tribal person to occupy the country's highest constitutional post.

VP Naidu meets Murmu, congratulates her on being elected President

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday visited Droupadi Murmu's temporary residence here and congratulated her on being elected as the 15th President of India

Parl's Monsoon Session begins with adjournments over price rise, Agnipath

In the Rajya Sabha, Congress members trooped to the Well of the House raising slogans as soon as Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu read out the obituary references.

VP Naidu urges RS members to work together to take India to new heights

RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu appealed to all the members of the House to give their best performance to make this Parliament Session a memorable one and to ensure to work together for the next 25 years

VP Naidu hosts lunch for governors, LGs; likely successor Dhankhar attends

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is set to be his successor, at a lunch he hosted for all governors and lieutenant governors here. The Vice President Secretariat shared on Twitter pictures of the two leaders who were seen exchanging pleasantries. The NDA had on Saturday named Dhankhar as its Vice Presidential candidate. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also present at the event hosted at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas. Opposition parties on Sunday decided to field former Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva as their joint candidate for the Vice Presidential election. The NDA has a clear edge over the opposition in the election where MPs from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including the nominated ones, vote. The governors and LGs were in the national capital to attend an official event on Saturday, and Naidu decided to host them for a lunch, officials said. Naidu's term ends on August 10 and a new Vice President will take over on August

Not Indian culture to denigrate any religion, says M Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday cautioned against forces and vested interests that are threatening the nation's peace and integrity through a divisive agenda

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Secularism safe in India, it is in blood of individuals: Venkaiah Naidu

He also stressed that the basic primary education must be in mother tongue.

Vice President Naidu calls for end to violence amid Agnipath scheme prots

As protests against the 'Agnipath' scheme in several parts of the country continue, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said people have every right to protest but there is no place for violence

Central, state governments should work together: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Unveiling former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President late M. Karunanidhi's bronze statue at the Omandurar Government Estate, Naidu said it is "Team India"