Venkaiah a fitting candidate for office of vice president: PM

July 17, 2017 20:11

NDA's vice presidential candidate Venkaiah Naidu meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah at the party headquarters.

Praising Naidu, the PM tweeted:

'I know Venkaiah Naidu Garu for years. Have always admired his hard work & tenacity. A fitting candidate for the office of Vice President.'

'A farmer's son, Venkaiah Naidu Garu brings years of experience in public life and is admired across the political spectrum.'

'The years of Parliamentary experience @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu has will help him discharge the important role of Rajya Sabha chairperson.'

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu also expressed his happiness over the nomination of Venkaiah Naidu as vice presidential candidate. -- ANI

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