Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu, born on July first, nineteen forty-nine, is a prominent Indian politician who held the esteemed position of Vice President of India from two thousand seventeen to two thousand twenty-two. His political journey is marked by significant contributions to various ministries, including Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Urban Development, and Information and Broadcasting within the Modi Cabinet.

Before his tenure as Vice President, Naidu served as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party from two thousand two to two thousand four. His earlier political career included a vital role as the Union Cabinet Minister for Rural Development during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, where he made substantial impacts on rural policies.

On August eleventh, two thousand seventeen, he took the oath of office as Vice President of India and simultaneously became the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, a role he held ex-officio as Vice President. His leadership and dedication to public service have been recognized, culminating in the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award, which he received in two thousand twenty-four, honoring his contributions to the nation.