Archive · 24 Jul 2025
ECI Begins Polls Process to Elect New Vice President
The Election Commission is getting ready to pick a new Vice President because the current one, Jagdeep Dhankhar, stepped down.
The ECI is preparing a list of people who can vote, like members of the Parliament.
Dhankhar said he resigned because he wasn't feeling well.
This was unexpected because he had said before that he would finish his term.
The election will follow specific rules from the government.
ECI initiated the election process to elect a new Vice President of India following Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun preparing the ‘Electoral College’ and other preparatory activities for the upcoming election.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position as Vice President, citing his ill health.
Dhankhar's resignation came as a surprise to many, as he had previously stated his intention to complete his term.
The election is governed by The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, and The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India (ECI)
- What
- Election process to elect a new Vice President of India.
- When
- The announcement of the election schedule will follow soon.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons.
Dhankhar's Stance
Government's Perspective
Reason for Resignation
Dhankhar's Stance
Health concerns were the stated reason.
Government's Perspective
Sources suggested disagreement over impeachment proceedings.
- Event
- Election of new Vice President
- Governing Law
- The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 and The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
- Resigning Official
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Resignation
- Ill health
- Previous Role of Dhankhar
- West Bengal Governor