"I look forward to discharging my duties asVice-President of the India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha to the best of myabilities. I will urge all the members of the House to work towrads therealisation of the aspirations of the people of India, all sections of thepeople of India," Ansari told reporters here.
Asked about the support he got from West Bengal ChiefMinister Mamata Banerjee, Ansari said in affirmative. "Yes, many peoplesupported me."
Looking forward to cooperation from the MPs, he said"it is a continuous process and I get a great deal of cooperation from themembers of Rajya Sabha and I am confident that in the coming days and years,the cooperation will continue to be extended. It is a cooperative effort and itworks well."
He said he is delighted with the election results andgrateful to the Members of Parliament for electing him to the office for thesecond time.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Presdident SoniaGandhi visited Ansari's residence to congratulate him after the electionresults were declared.
Besides, many Congress leaders and ministers, includingDigvijay Singh, Janardan Dwivedi, Motilal Vohra, Pawan Kumar Basal, VNarayanswamy and Speaker Meira Kumar also went to Ansari's residence andcongratulated him on his election victory.
