Prime Minister Modi Releases Three Books on the Life of Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

The books, titled ‘Venkaiah Naidu – Life in Service,’ ‘Celebrating Bharat – The Mission and Message of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice President of India,’ and a photo chronicle and pictorial biography in Telugu titled ‘Mahaneta – Life and Journey of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu,’ will be released today on the occasion of Naidu’s 75th birthday.

Addressing the ceremony online, Prime Minister Modi expressed that these books will inspire readers and guide them towards the path of national service.

“Tomorrow, July 1st, is Naidu Ji’s birthday. His life journey is completing 75 years. These 75 years have been of extraordinary achievements…I am happy that today I got the opportunity to release his biography along with two more books. I believe that these books will inspire people and show them the right path for national service”, Modi said while addressing the crowd via video conference.

Naidu, along with several other leaders and prominent personalities, attended the book launch event in Hyderabad.

Prime Minister Modi, reflecting on his many years of working with Naidu, remarked that Naidu’s journey is rich with experiences from which everyone can learn. “It is inspirational how a child from a farmer family has taken on to secure important positions in the country,” he added.

The Prime Minister also highlighted Naidu’s wit and memorable one-liners during his speech. “His (Naidu’s) ideas hold depth and wit at the same time. His thoughts and ideas have vision and wisdom,” said the PM.

Referencing the Emergency of 1975, the Prime Minister said, “Naidu Ji remained in prison for 17 months and has been among the leaders who fought fearlessly against the Emergency.”

While discussing his role as the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, Modi said, “In your tenure as the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, the Bill to abrogate Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir was passed. Your handling of the situation in the house was commendable.”