Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Tharoor: VP Election Result Almost Certain Due to BJP's Advantage
India is set to elect a new Vice President on September 9, after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned.
Shashi Tharoor from the Congress party believes the ruling party, the NDA, will win because they have more members in Parliament.
The election involves all the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The opposition knows they are likely to lose, but will use the election to talk about their ideas and criticize the government.
Shashi Tharoor says the VP election outcome is likely predetermined due to NDA's majority.
Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation triggered the election.
The election is scheduled for September 9 in Parliament.
The Electoral College comprises MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Opposition is likely to use the election to critique government policies.
- Who
- To be determined, but likely to be nominated by the ruling party, according to Shashi Tharoor.
- What
- Election for Vice President.
- When
- September 9 (scheduled).
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
- Election Date
- September 9 (scheduled)
- Reason for Election
- Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation
- Electoral College
- MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Political Context
- NDA expected to win
- Polling Location
- Parliament House
Sources
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