Venkaiah Naidu
Indian politician and lawyer
Born
July 1st, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as the Vice President of India from 2017 to 2022. Held multiple ministerial roles in the Indian government, including Minister of Urban Development and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Participated in various legislative functions and was integral in addressing urban development and housing policies.
Served as Vice President of India (2017-2022)
Held the position of Minister of Urban Development
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