Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Elect New Vice President by August Following Resignation
India is getting a new Vice President soon!
The current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, quit, so the country needs a replacement.
The Election Commission will announce the election schedule within a few days.
The election process, including nominations and voting, must be completed within 32 days.
The new Vice President should be in office by the end of August 2025.
His resignation happened after a week of political disagreements, stemming from a decision regarding a judge.
Government officials met to discuss this.
The resignation was submitted shortly after.
Election Commission will announce the schedule for the Vice Presidential election in the next 48-72 hours.
The new Vice President is expected to be in office by the end of August 2025.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post as Vice President.
The resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.
Dhankhar's resignation followed a week of political turbulence.
- Who
- India's Vice President.
- What
- Election for a new Vice President.
- When
- Schedule announced within 48-72 hours, new VP by end of August 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Opposition MPs
Government
Justice Varma Removal
Opposition MPs
Sought the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma.
Government
Government attempted to lead the charge on the issue.
- Event
- Vice Presidential Election
- Expected Swearing-in
- By the end of August 2025
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Resignation Accepted By
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Election Process Start
- Within 48-72 hours of announcement
- Constitution Reference
- Article 68(2)