Hamid Ansari wishes Vice President elect M. Venkaiah Naidu
In a telephonic conversation after the results were declared, Ansari wished Venkaiah Naidu the very best for his future role as the Vice President of India and the Chairman, Rajya Sabha.
M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday was elected as the new Vice President of India, beating his rival Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
After being elected as the Vice President, Naidu said he promised to uphold the Constitution and the high standards.
Thanking all lawmakers, who supported him, Naidu said: "With all humility, I express my gratitude to every MP who supported my candidature cutting across party lines."
He tweeted : "I promise to uphold the Constitution and the high standards set by my esteemed predecessors."
Naidu said he was honoured to become the Vice President of the nation.
"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," Naidu tweeted.
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