This was a political fight between two trends, says Yechury on Naidu's win

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the number of votes bagged by the opposition, stating that vice-presidential election was a 'political fight between two trends'.

Speaking to ANI, Yechury said, "First of all I would like to congratulate Venkaiah Naidu as the new Vice President of India. We wish him well for his term. This was a political fight between two trends. Those who want to strengthen the Constitution, had come together to field Gopalkrishna Gandhi. We are grateful to him (Gandhi) for agreeing to be the candidate of a united opposition".

Wishing Naidu luck and success for his term, Yechury further said that the former should assign his duties for the pluralistic society of India.

"We hope that the new Vice President will surely discharge his duties for the pluralistic society of India," he said.

Minutes after M Venkaiah Naidu was elected as the 13th Vice President of India, politicians and common people alike expressed their confidence and happiness over his win on Saturday.

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee congratulated Naidu and said, "I Congratulate Naidu ji, our next Vice President of India. I wish him well. In tradition of democracy, Gopalkrishna Gandhi ji fought with dignity for certain ideal".
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