Archive · 25 Jul 2025
BJP to Prioritize Experience, Ideology in Vice President Search
The BJP is looking for a new Vice President after the current one, Dhankhar, resigned.
The BJP has a lot of power in the group that chooses the Vice President.
Some people in the BJP think they should choose someone from within the party who has a strong history and beliefs.
Dhankhar's time as Vice President was a bit unusual, and his actions have influenced how the BJP will pick the next person.
The upcoming elections in several states may also influence the choice.
The Election Commission is organizing the election.
BJP is set to begin consultations for the next Vice President.
NDA has a clear majority in the electoral college.
Party leaders suggest BJP will prioritize organizational roots and ideological purity.
Dhankhar's tenure was marked by clashes and an unconventional style.
Electoral considerations are expected to be a factor in the decision.
- Who
- The BJP-led alliance.
- What
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is beginning consultations to elect the next Vice President.
- When
- The Election Commission set in motion the process of electing the next vice president.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fill the position left vacant by Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Electoral College Majority
- NDA has a clear majority
- Returning Officer
- Mody
- Assistant Returning Officers
- Garima Jain, Vijay Kumar