Here are the highlights of the Vice President Election 2017:
Congratulating an able leader and a politics veteran @MVenkaiahNaidu on his election as the Hon'ble Vice President of India. 💐
- Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) August 5, 2017
I am overwhelmed by the warm wishes of PM Sri @narendramodi at my residence today pic.twitter.com/AC7WHOo0Az
- M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) August 5, 2017
It's an honour for me to become Vice President from a family of an ordinary farmer.This Speaks for the beauty & strength of our democracy
- M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) August 5, 2017
माननीय श्री @MVenkaiahNaidu जी का निर्वाचन देश के किसानों सहित सभी वर्गों के लिए गौरवपूर्ण है।
- Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 5, 2017
Wrote to Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu. #CitizenMukherjee pic.twitter.com/M6mTg7EtC9
- Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 5, 2017
Met @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu and congratulated him on his impressive victory in the Vice Presidential elections. pic.twitter.com/j61PVzskiG
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2017
I am sure @MVenkaiahNaidu ji's extensive knowledge and vast experience will be a great asset to the office of Vice-President & Rajya Sabha.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2017
.@MVenkaiahNaidu Congratulations sir for being elected as next Vice President. Your election will enhance the dignity of this high office
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 5, 2017
Congratulations to Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu ji on being elected as the 13th Vice-President of India. pic.twitter.com/wQKm6QNsun
- BJP (@BJP4India) August 5, 2017
Congratulations to Venkaiah Naidu Ji, who will be our next Vice President. We wish him well
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2017
M Venkaiah Naidu, 68, was elected today as India's Vice President. Like the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA's Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Mr Naidu comes from a humble background.
I promise to uphold the Constitution and the high standards set by my esteemed
- M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) August 5, 2017
predecessors.
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
Congratulate #VenkaiahNaidu Garu on his victory, wish him all the best for his new office: Gopalkrishna Gandhi #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/MiBx12O3J4
- ANI (@ANI_news) 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
771 out of 785 MPs voted in the election, 98.21% poll percentage recorded
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
With sri @MVenkaiahNaidu ji after voting. Honourable Vice President Office will be truly inspiring this time . pic.twitter.com/RXwQcQNep7
- Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) August 5, 2017
More than 90 per cent votes in the vice presidential election had been cast by 1 pm, the assistant returning officer said today, news agency PTI reported. According to Mukul Pandey, the assistant returning officer of the vice presidential polls, 713 of 785 electors had voted by 1 pm, recording 90.83 per cent voting. "Earlier in the morning, the first hour recorded a sizeable turnout of MPs waiting to cast their vote," Mr Pandey said.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has cast her vote in the vice presidential election. She was accompanied by Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the joint opposition candidate. Unlike NDA's candidate Venkaiah Naidu, who is a member of the Rajya Sabha, Gopalkrishna Gandhi is not a member of either of House of parliament, and hence cannot vote in the election. He is being supported by 19 parties, including the Janata Dal (United) and the Aam Aadmi Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Venkaiah Naidu and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the first to cast their vote. PM Modi was seen standing in queue even before the voting hall was opened at 10 am, news agency PTI reported.
I am on the way to Parliament to cast my vote for #VicePresidentialElection pic.twitter.com/wklB7VNuXE
- Pon Radhakrishnan (@PonnaarrBJP) August 5, 2017
#VicePresidentialElection | PM @narendramodi casts his vote
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 5, 2017
LIVE updates: https://t.co/djJ2r9vuTx pic.twitter.com/ER4gzptGlJ
#VicePresidentialElection | PM @narendramodi casts his vote (Pic: ANI)
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 5, 2017
Updates: https://t.co/djJ2r9vuTx pic.twitter.com/K9qbubuKZa
#VicePresidentialElection | In #Veep election, Venkaiah Naidu has edge over Gopalkrishna Gandhi https://t.co/E7J2PcGQb4 pic.twitter.com/2Xk1NugxWk
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 5, 2017
Wishing success to @MVenkaiahNaidu ji for the #VicePresidentialElection today.
- Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) August 5, 2017
#VicePresidentialElection not one-sided fight, says Gopalkrishna Gandhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 5, 2017
Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/4sggWYb7hS pic.twitter.com/jOkXJ4iRAd
"It is a fight based on constitutional principles, where I maintained complete civility and the same has been done from other side too," the opposition's vice presidential candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi said.
"I am a non-party man," the NDA's vice presidential candidate M Venkaiah Naidu said. "A majority of political parties are supporting me... I am not contesting against anybody; I am contesting for the Vice President post. This election is for a constitutional post. It is better to avoid talking about politics," Mr Naidu said. "I am known to all members and they know me, that's the reason I didn't campaign. I have written letters to everybody and got a good response. I'm confident that all will support me," he said.
M Venkaiah Naidu, wife Usha, daughter Deepa Venkat and granddaughter Sushma during a candid meeting with reporters (PTI)
