Venkaiah Naidu
Cross-voting boosted Venkaiah's big win in Vice Prez poll
With Venkaiah Naidu securing over 68 per cent of valid votes the margin between two contestants at 272 was higher than Gandhi's tally.
From putting up party posters to VP-elect, Naidu comes a long way
As an ABVP activist during the Emergency, Venkaiah Naidu was arrested and jailed.
Venkaiah Naidu beats Gopalkrishna Gandhi to become India’s 13th Vice Prez
Venkaiah Naidu is the second BJP leader to become vice- president, after late Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
Venkaiah Naidu records anticipated victory
The ruling alliance may have been pleased with a massive mandate by two to one indicating a measure of cross-voting.
Oppn nominee Gopalkrishna congratulates Venkaiah on being elected as VP
He also thanked all the (Members of Parliament) MPs who voted for him and said the votes he has received are beyond his expectation.
Modi congratulates Venkaiah, says VP-elect will serve nation with dedication
The prime minister's message came immediately after Naidu, the ruling NDA's candidate, was declared winner in the vice presidential polls.
NDA's Venkaiah Naidu defeats Gopalkrishna Gandhi, becomes 13th Vice-Prez of India
Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi secured 244 votes.
Will uphold Constitution, standards set by predecessors: Vice Prez-elect Venkaiah
With Naidu's win, NDA now has reserved both the top constitutional positions - President and Vice President.
Voting for Vice Presidential poll ends, records 98.21 per cent; result soon
A total of 771 votes were cast out of 785 votes with a poll percentage of 98.21.
Vice Prez election: Over 95 per cent votes polled till 3 pm, result by today evening
Ruling NDA’s candidate M Venkaiah Naidu is tipped to be the next Vice President.