The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has congratulated the people of India for making their choice so clear and giving a clear mandate. In a message, he said that all of us irrespective of party affiliations will continue to deepen the roots of our rich democratic tradition.

"I congratulate the people of India for making their choice so clear with resounding clarity and voting for stability. I congratulate the Election Commission for the smooth and efficient conduct of elections", he said.