Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Election Commission Prepares for Vice Presidential Poll
The Election Commission is getting ready for the next vice presidential election.
They're setting up the group of people who will vote, which includes members of both houses of Parliament.
They are also choosing the people who will oversee the election.
The announcement about when the election will happen is coming soon.
This is because the previous vice president, Jagdeep Dhankhar, quit his job earlier in the week, saying it was because of health issues.
The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold the vice presidential election.
The EC has begun constituting the electoral college of MPs.
Returning officers for the election are being finalized.
The election schedule will be announced soon.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as vice president, citing health reasons.
- Who
- The Election Commission and Members of Parliament
- What
- The Election Commission is preparing for the vice presidential election.
- When
- The process began on Wednesday; the announcement of the election schedule will follow.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To elect a new vice president after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Event
- Vice Presidential Election
- Organizer
- Election Commission
- Electoral College
- MPs of both Houses of Parliament
- Reason for Election
- Resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Resigning VP's Reason
- Health reasons
- Previous VP's Term End
- August 10, 2027