Venkaiah Naidu is BJP’s Vice Presidential Candidate
July 19th, 2017
M Venkaiah Naidu, the vice presidential candidate of the BJP-led ruling coalition, quit the government and BJP, calling it a “painful” task. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top ministers, and allies were by Mr. Naidu as he completed the formalities for joining the vice presidential contest. In preparation for his new role, 68-year-old Mr. Naidu quit his ministries. Smriti Irani will take additional charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and Narendra Tomar will take charge of Urban Development.