New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu was accorded a farewell in the House on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders in attendance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while delivering a farewell speech, lauded the retiring Naidu for the multiple roles he played in his long political career. PM Modi complimented him on his witty one-liners.
PM Modi said he has worked with Naidu closely over the years and seen him take up different responsibilities and perform each of them with great dedication.
About the power of speech of the Vice President, PM Modi said, "The one-liners of Venkaiah Naidu ji are famous. They are wit-liners. His command over the languages has always been great."
"He contributed to increased productivity of the Rajya Sabha. Around 70 per cent productivity of Rajya Sabha increased in your tenure and almost 177 Bills either passed or debate were held on them," said the Prime Minister.
A few other Members, including the Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge delivered farewell speech. Kharge stated that though they may have different ideologies, he thanks Naidu for carrying out his responsibilities even under pressure.
Naidu demits office on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will take the oath of office on 11 August.(with ANI inputs)
