Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Election Commission Prepares for Vice President Polls
The Election Commission is getting ready for the next vice-president election because the current one, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has resigned.
The EC is forming a group of people who will vote, including members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The election follows specific rules.
The ruling party has a good chance of winning, and the official dates will be announced after the preparations are done.
The new V-P must be a citizen, over 35, and qualified for Rajya Sabha membership.
Election Commission (EC) begins preparations for the next vice-president election.
The current vice-president, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned on Monday.
The electoral college comprises MPs from both houses of Parliament; both elected and nominated members can vote.
The election is governed by the Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Act of 1952 and related rules.
The ruling NDA has a comfortable margin, and the election schedule will be announced soon after preparations.
- Who
- The Election Commission (EC) is overseeing the election. Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the current Vice President.
- What
- Preparations for the election of the next Vice-President of India.
- When
- Preparations started after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To elect a new Vice-President after the current one resigned.
- Current Vice-President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- EC Mandate
- To conduct the election for the Vice-President of India
- Governing Law
- Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Act 1952
- Electoral College
- MPs of both houses (elected and nominated)
- Ruling Alliance
- NDA
- Effective Strength
- 786
- Votes Needed
- 394
- Ruling Alliance Support
- 422