Archive · 23 Jul 2025
New VP Election Underway After Dhankhar's Sudden Resignation
The Vice President of India quit his job early, and now there's a race to find someone new.
The Election Commission is organizing the election, which should happen before the end of August.
Several people are being considered for the job, but the party currently in power has the advantage because they have more votes.
Some potential candidates include current politicians like Harivansh Narayan Singh and Manoj Sinha.
The person chosen will become the next Vice President.
The Election Commission has begun the process of electing a new Vice President after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Dhankhar's term was to end in August 2027, but his resignation means a new VP will be elected sooner.
The ruling NDA has a majority in the electorate, with the support of 422 members against the required 394.
Several potential candidates are being discussed, including Harivansh Narayan Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Manoj Sinha.
The election is expected to occur by the end of August.
- Who
- Potential candidates include Harivansh Narayan Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Manoj Sinha.
- What
- Election of a new Vice President.
- When
- Election expected by the end of August.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post, necessitating an election.
- Electoral College Strength
- 786 MPs
- NDA Support
- 422 MPs
- Required Votes to Win
- 394
- Current Vice President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar (resigned)
