Venkaiah Naidu Vice-Presidential Ceremony LIVE News Updates: Veteran BJP leader visits Raj Ghat
The 68-year-old politican veteran, who secured an easy victory against Opponent Gopal Krishna Gandhi, was previously serving as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
The ceremony was attended by PM Narendra Modi, former PM Manmohan Singh and union ministers. Naidu began the day with a visit to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before heading to Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was received by President Kovind.
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu was administered the oath by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Darbar Hall.
Veteran BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as the 13th Vice President of India.
PM Modi arrives for oath ceremony of M Venkaiah Naidu pic.twitter.com/ChhEFmOAeq
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former PM Manmohan Singh and cabinet ministers arrived for oath ceremony of M Venkaiah Naidu.
An hour ahead of the grand ceremony, Naidu paid tributes to first Deputy Prime Minister of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Patel chowk.
Delhi: #VicePresident designate M Venkaiah Naidu pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Patel Chowk pic.twitter.com/iOMdq50glh
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Vice President-designate M Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to Jan Sangh leader Deen Dayal Upadhaya at DDU Park
Delhi: #VicePresident designate M Venkaiah Naidu pays tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhaya at DDU Park pic.twitter.com/lgxuiVP6IW
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Delhi: #VicePresident designate M Venkaiah Naidu visits Raj Ghat pic.twitter.com/LC5Lu25NZb
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Vice President-elect Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
