Facts about Vice President elect Venkaiah Naidu

Like BJP-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA's Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Naidu comes from a humble background.

From pasting party posters to an epitome of political and ideological loyalty who rose to become one of BJP's most visible leaders and now India's vice president-elect, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu has come a long way.

Like BJP-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA's Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Naidu comes from a humble background.

• Born on July 1, 1949 at Chavatapelam, Andhra Pradesh.
• Did Bachelor's in politics and diplomatic studies from V R College, Nellore.
• Secured Law Degree from Anndhra University, Vishakapatnam
• Elected as MLA in Andhra Pradesh between 1974-83 and 1983-85.
• Served as National general secretary, BJP between 1993-2000.
• He served as President BJP 2002-2004.
• In 1998 elected to Rajya Sabha; Since May 2016, RS MP from Rajasthan.
• Served as 2000-2002 Rural Development minister.
• 2014-July -2017 Minister of Urban housing and poverty alleviation.

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