M Venkaiah Naidu

'Your energy is infectious': PM Modi writes to Venkaiah Naidu

Responding to Modi's letter, Naidu tweeted, "I warmly reciprocate Raksha Bandhan greetings to PM Modi ji. Grateful to him for his letter warmly and fondly touching upon various aspects of my journey of 5 decades in public life. Shri Modi's support during this journey has been a big asset to me."

Veering to conclusion Parliament 'dysfunctional'; democracy 'gasping for breath': P Chidambaram

He also said Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu ”failed” to protect Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge last week from being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) when the House was in session.

Gujarat: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visits Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace, offers prayers at temples in Dwarka

His visit to Gujarat comes on the day polling to elect the next vice president is underway.

MPs' suspension: Opposition leaders meet Rajya Sabha chairman, demand revocation; M Venkaiah Naidu says MPs should express regret

Sources said 10 leaders of opposition parties met Naidu in his Chamber and raised the issue and their demand for a discussion on price rise. Stating that the number of suspended members was on the higher side, they suggested that the action may be revoked so as to have good attendance in the House.

Vice President of India | Power, process and the significance

Vice President holds the second highest office in India right after the President. The Constitution lays down provisions under Article 63 which mandates the position of a Vice President in the country.

Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's vice president candidate

The Vice President is elected by electoral college which comprises members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The last date for filing of nomination papers for the poll is July 19 and the election is scheduled for August 6. The term M Venkaiah Naidu, the incumbent Vice President, ends on August 10.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu calls for exploring India-Gabon cooperation in green energy, health and agriculture

Addressing the business community at an event organised by the India-Gabon Business Forum on Tuesday, M Venkaiah Naidu said: “India attaches utmost priority to its relationship with Africa” He “called for exploring India-Gabon cooperation in green energy, services, health and agriculture among other sectors,” the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

Narendra Modi restored people’s trust in our parliamentary democracy: Amit Shah at launch of book on PM

Published by Rupa Publications India and compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation, the book , ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ is an anthology of 21 chapters, each written by an expert, tracing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s twenty years of public life since he became Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha to resume simultaneous functioning from 11 am on March 14: Report

According to the sources, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met on Tuesday and discussed the seating arrangements for the second part of the budget session.

Don't lower guard against COVID-19, practise washing hands frequently, says Vice President

M Venkaiah Naidu also underlined the importance of basic amenities like safe drinking water and sanitation in preventing diseases and contributing towards the overall well-being of people.

Sanjay Raut claims some people asked him to help in toppling Maharashtra govt; writes to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu

In the letter to Naidu, who is also chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Raut said central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were systematically targeting Shiv Sena leaders, after the party formed government in Maharashtra with the NCP and Congress after severing ties with its old ally BJP.

Examining privilege notice against IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, says M Venkaiah Naidu

M Venkaiah Naidu said in the Rajya Sabha that Congress’ KC Venugopal and two more MPs have given notice of privilege against the IT minister.

M Venkaiah Naidu, Om Birla discuss measure to hold safe Budget Session amid surge in COVID infections

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday directed the secretaries general of both the Houses to examine in detail the prevailing scenario of the COVID pandemic and suggest measures for the safe conduct of the Budget session, sources said.

Mallikarjun Kharge was under pressure from one family to not let House function smoothly: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi said Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu tried to resolve the standoff between the government and the Opposition, but the Congress and the Trinamool Congress were adamant on not letting the House run smoothly.

Winter Session ends prematurely. RS clocks 47% productivity, 19 hours lost to disruptions in LS

As many as 13 Bills (12 in the Lok Sabha and one in the Rajya Sabha) were introduced and 11 Bills were passed by both the Houses in this session

Poor attendance in Parliamentary panels a rising concern

Higher participation in standing committee meetings is essential for the functioning of Parliament for they act as its backbone in scrutinising legislation and holding the government accountable.

COVID-19 Omicron variant | No need to panic, follow coronavirus-appropriate behaviour: Venkaiah Naidu

The vice president said the coronavirus pandemic has come as a big challenge for the entire human race, and appreciated the world's largest vaccination drive currently underway in India.

M Venkaiah Naidu rejects notices to discuss municipal polls, MSP law in Rajya Sabha

Some members including Jairam Ramesh (Cong) and Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD) had given a suspension of business notice under Rule 267 on the demand to discuss municipal elections, M Venkaiah Naidu said.

Winter Session: Why 12 Opposition MPs were suspended and what the rules say

The punishment was for ‘unprecedented acts of misconduct’ and ‘violent behaviour’ in the Monsoon Session of Parliament earlier this year.

Ramayana reminds us discharging duties is as important as claiming one's rights: M Venkaiah Naidu

Speaking after releasing the book Srimadramayanam' written by Sasi Kiran here, Naidu reflected on the life of Lord Rama and said as a ruler he epitomised the highest qualities of leadership, good governance and observance of the rule of law.

Parliament more about policy than politics: Narendra Modi

Noting that the launch coincides with International Day of Democracy, Modi reiterated that India is mother of democracy, saying democracy is not just a system but an idea and not merely a constitutional structure but spirit.

"I spent sleepless night," says Rajya Sabha Chairman as he breaks down while condemning Opposition's ruckus

The Rajya Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on August 10 during the discussion on farmers’ issue with at least two leaders from the Opposition climbing atop the reporters’ table, one waving a black cloth and another throwing a file at the chair after the House was adjourned.