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VP Naidu surprises journalists, makes calls to enquire about well-being

Vice-President Naidu has been around in Delhi for so long, it is quite natural that he would know most fixtures in the capital by name, even journalists of a certain age.

.M Venkaiah Naidu
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu likes talking to journalists and his signature remark is: “Nothing is off the record.”

Business Standard New Delhi
Unexpected call!
 
Getting calls from your family and friends, enquiring about your well-being amid crises such as Covid-19 is not unforeseen, but if the caller is the Vice-President of India himself, it certainly is. Just before the third lockdown was announced, several journalists were pleasantly surprised to get a call. “Up-Rashatrapatiji will speak,” the caller said. M Venkaiah Naidu came on line and asked if everything was okay and any help was needed.
 
Vice-President Naidu has been around in Delhi for so long, it is quite natural that he would know most fixtures in the capital by name, even journalists

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