Mumbai, Sept. 9 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expressed happiness over CP Radhakrishnan's election as the Vice President of India, saying that "it is a matter of pride" for all of us.

Speaking to ANI, Shinde said, "I am very proud, happy, and it is also a matter of pride for all the people of Maharashtra because C P Radhakrishnan has been the Governor of Maharashtra. We have also received his guidance and he reached the post of Vice President while being the Governor of Maharashtra. It is a matter of pride for all of us."

The Deputy CM also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting MP Shrikant Shinde with responsibilities during the election.

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