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Venkaiah Naidu
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- Born 01 July 1949
- Age 75
- Birth Place Chavatapalem, Madras Province, Dominion Of India, (present-day, Andhra Pradesh, India, )
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Vice President Of India 11 August 2017 - 11 August 2022, Union Minister Of Housing And Urban Affairs 6 July 2017 - 17 July 2017, Union Minister Of Information And Broadcasting 5 July 2016 - 17 July 2017, Union Minister Of Urban Development, Housing And Urban Poverty Alleviation 26 May 2014 - 6 July 2017, Union Minister Of Parliamentary Affairs 26 May 2014 - 5 July 2016, National President Of Bharatiya Janata Party 1 July 2002 - 5 October 2004, Union Minister For Rural Development 30 September 2000 - 30 June 2002, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 5 July 2016 - 10 August 2017, President Of The Bharatiya Janata Party, Andhra Pradesh 1988-1993, Member Of Legislative AssemblyAndhra Pradesh 1978-1985
- Residence 1 Tyagaraja Marg, New Delhi, 29, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Awards Padma Vibhushan (2024)
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Venkaiah Naidu BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 05 Feb 2025
Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu: A Career in Public Service Born July 1, 1949, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu's political career spans decades. He served as India's Vice President from 2017 to 2022, concurrently serving as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Prior to this, he held key ministerial portfol...
Venkaiah Naidu PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Usha Naidu (1970), |
| Education | Andhra University (LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Venkaiah Naidu
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 1998 - 10 August 2017 |
| Minister of Information and Broadcasting | 5 July 2016 - 17 July 2017 |
| Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation | 26 May 2014 - 17 July 2017 |
| Minister of Rural Development | 30 September 2000 - 30 June 2002 |
| Minister of Urban Development | 26 May 2014 - 17 July 2017 |
VENKAIAH NAIDU NEWS
Governors are not political parallel power centres, says VP Venkaiah Naidu
October 16, 2017 9:19 pm
The Governor "cannot interfere" in the regular functioning of the government because the Constitution mandates the Governor as a "guide and philosopher," he said.
Dynastic politics: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu says some politicians encouraging children to join politics
October 14, 2017 10:23 pm
Incidentally, Naidu had in September hit out at dynastic politics, saying "dynasty in democracy is nasty", days after Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi had in the US talked about the phenomenon being present in the Indian system.
Venkaiah Naidu may disqualify Sharad Yadav from Rajya Sabha soon
October 11, 2017 7:30 am
The Rajya Sabha secretariat had served Yadav and Anwar notices last month to respond to Singh’s allegations against them. It had also forwarded copies of the petition to them for reference.
Yoga has nothing to do with religion: Venkaiah Naidu
October 10, 2017 2:29 pm
Those who do this are causing immense harm to humanity," he said while inaugurating the two-day 'International Conference on Yoga for Wellness' here.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu lays foundation stone for inland waterway in Andhra Pradesh
October 03, 2017 9:55 pm
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu called for linking of road networks and ports in the country for comprehensive development.
Unity of country as important as freedom of expression, says VP Venkaiah Naidu
September 23, 2017 1:06 am
Freedom has “limitations”, Venkaiah Naidu said, but pointed out, “as per our Constitution, everyone is free to speak and put forth their point of view but one must not forget following the regulations”.
Use post-demoentisation money flown into banks for welfare of weak: VP Venkaiah Naidu
September 20, 2017 8:24 pm
"Isn't it good that the money has returned to banks... instead of being found in the bedroom, bathroom, under the pillow, the money reached banks. It is a matter of happiness," Naidu said.
After Rahul Gandhi's UC Berkeley speech, V-P Naidu says 'dynasty is nasty but tasty to some people'
September 16, 2017 4:25 pm
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, however, steered clear from taking any names. "Not speaking about a party or person," he added.
Rajya Sabha chairman serves JD(U)'s Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar notice on party petition seeking their disqualification
September 12, 2017 12:54 pm
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu has given JD(U)'s Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar one week to explain their position with regard to the party petition seeking their disqualification.
Be ready to pay more for smart city facilities: Venkaiah Naidu
September 10, 2017 2:25 am
Speaking at a function to lay the foundation stone for the country’s first, and so far only, greenfield smart city project in Ranchi, Naidu said: “If you want good drainage, top-class transportation, waste management system, etc, you will have to pay a bit more.
