Archive · 31 Jul 2025
EC Finalizes VP Election Electoral College, Notification Soon
The people who will choose the next Vice President have been decided.
This group is made up of elected members of the Lok Sabha and both elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.
The election is happening because the current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, stepped down.
The Election Commission has prepared the list of people who will vote.
They will soon announce when the election will be held.
Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons.
The Election Commission finalized the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election.
The election was prompted by Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on July 21st.
The Electoral College includes elected Lok Sabha members, and elected and nominated Rajya Sabha members.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the election schedule soon.
Dhankhar resigned to prioritize his healthcare.
- Who
- The Election Commission and the Electoral College (comprising MPs).
- What
- Finalization of the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election.
- When
- The list was finalized recently; the election schedule is expected to be announced soon.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To elect the next Vice President after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned.
- Outgoing VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Resignation
- To prioritize health care
- Electoral College Composition
- Elected Lok Sabha members, elected and nominated Rajya Sabha members
- Next Step
- Announcement of election schedule soon
- Dhankhar's Tenure
- Elected in August 2022; resigned before term completion
Sources
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