Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India VP Poll: BJP Likely to Pick Conservative Choice
The Election Commission is setting up for the next Vice President election.
The current government, the NDA, is deciding who to choose.
The previous Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, had disagreements with the government during his time.
The NDA has enough votes to win, but the opposition parties will also participate.
The BJP may choose someone rooted in their party this time around, rather than someone with an unconventional style like the previous VP.
Election Commission has begun the process to elect the next Vice President.
The BJP-led NDA is expected to announce its pick for the position, which was left vacant by Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Dhankhar's tenure as Vice President was marked by clashes with the government and his outspokenness.
The ruling NDA has a strong majority in the electoral college, making their nominee a favorite.
Opposition parties are expected to contest the election to send a political message.
- Who
- Election involves members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- What
- Election of the next Vice President of India.
- When
- Process has begun with the Election Commission setting things in motion.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fill the position left vacant by Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Dhankhar's Relationship with Government
Government's Perspective
Some in the government felt dismayed by Dhankhar's decisions.
Opposition's Perspective
N/A
- Returning Officer
- P C Mody
- Assistant Returning Officers
- Garima Jain, Vijay Kumar
- NDA strength
- Nearly 425 MPs
- Total MPs
- 782
- Previous VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar