PM, Gopal Gandhi congratulate Venkaiah Naidu

August 05, 2017 19:25

First reactions on Venkaiah Naidu's victory in vice presidential election.

"I congratulate Venkaiah Naidu garu on his victory. I wish him all the best for his new office," said opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

"I thank those who voted for me. I was expecting handsome performance by united vote of opposition parties and I'm more than satisfied," Gandhi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, 'Congratulations to Venkaiah Naidu Garu on being elected India's Vice President. My best wishes for a fruitful & motivating tenure.'

'I am confident Venkaiah Naidu will serve nation as a diligent and dedicated Vice President, committed to the the goal of nation building,' the PM tweeted.

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Opposition will never compromise on ideology whether we face defeat or victory. Thank all those who voted against NDA." -- ANI

IMAGE: Gopalkrishna Gandhi, with opposition leaders Sitaram Yechury and Ghulam Nabi Azad, addresses the media after the result of vice presidential poll was announced. Photograph: ANI

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