Archive · 23 Jul 2025
EC Begins Vice Presidential Election Process, Parties Plan Strategy
The Vice President of India is like the second-in-command, and now they need to pick a new one.
The Election Commission is starting the process, involving members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The ruling party has a good lead, but the opposition parties are trying to agree on a plan.
The Congress party will be very involved.
Winning requires at least half the votes from the members of Parliament.
The opposition is hoping to come together, even though it might be tricky.
The Election Commission has begun the process for the vice-presidential election.
The electoral college consists of members from both houses of Parliament.
The NDA currently holds 422 MPs, with a winning vote requirement of 394.
Opposition parties are discussing strategy, with the Congress playing a key role.
Coordination among the INDIA bloc parties may be challenging.
- Who
- Members of both Houses of Parliament will vote.
- What
- Election for the next Vice President of India.
- When
- The Election Commission has started the process.
- Where
- India, in the Parliament.
- Why
- To elect the successor of the resigned Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
INDIA Bloc
Ruling Coalition (NDA)
Coordination
INDIA Bloc
The opposition needs to coordinate for the election, and the Congress should take the lead.
Ruling Coalition (NDA)
The election process may have to start from scratch due to the unexpected resignation of the Vice President.
- Electoral College
- Members of both Houses of Parliament.
- NDA MPs
- 422
- Winning Votes Needed
- 394
- Lok Sabha Vacancy
- 1
- Rajya Sabha Vacancies
- 5