Archive · 17 Aug 2025
BJP to Meet to Choose VP Candidate; RSS Approval Sought
The BJP is meeting to choose who the NDA will nominate for Vice President.
This decision needs the approval of the RSS.
Several governors, like Acharya Devvrat and Thawarchand Gehlot, are being considered.
The Prime Minister is working to gain the RSS's support.
The upcoming election is because the previous Vice President resigned.
The meeting's outcome will likely be Modi's decision.
BJP's parliamentary board to meet August 17 to finalize the NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate.
The RSS's approval is considered crucial for the candidate selection.
Prime Minister Modi has been seeking to mend relations with the RSS.
Several governors are potential candidates, including Acharya Devvrat and Thawarchand Gehlot.
The election is set for September 9 following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
- Who
- BJP parliamentary board members.
- What
- The BJP is selecting the NDA's candidate for Vice President.
- When
- Meeting on August 17, 2025. Election on September 9, 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To select and finalize the NDA's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
- Event
- BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting
- Meeting Date
- August 17, 2025
- Purpose
- VP Candidate Selection
- VP Election Date
- September 9, 2025
- Potential Candidates
- Acharya Devvrat, Thawarchand Gehlot, Om Mathur, Manoj Sinha
Sources
Delhi Confidential: Sky Not The Limit
BJP Plans Mega Show Of Strength Ahead Of Vice Presidential Election
Arif Khan To VK Saxena: A Look At BJP's Vice-President Probables
NDA to hold parliamentary meeting on Tuesday
NDA parliamentary meet on Tuesday; to discuss Vice Presidential candidate
