Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Election Commission Initiates Vice Presidential Polls Following Resignation
The Election Commission is starting the process to pick the next Vice President of India because the current one, Dhankhar, quit early.
They are preparing to hold the election soon.
Anyone running must be an Indian citizen, at least 35 years old, and qualified for Rajya Sabha.
The people in charge will be selected and the announcement will follow.
A vote will take place in which the NDA party has the best chance of winning.
Also, there will be a discussion about Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha on July 29.
Election Commission begins process for vice presidential election.
Dhankhar resigned as vice president citing health reasons; his term was to end in 2027.
Election to fill the vacancy will be held as soon as possible, within 30 days of notification.
The ruling NDA has a comfortable edge in the upcoming vice presidential elections.
Rajya Sabha will discuss Operation Sindoor on July 29.
- Who
- The Election Commission, Jagdeep Dhankhar, and potential candidates.
- What
- Election process for the Vice President of India is beginning.
- When
- The Election Commission started the process, Dhankhar resigned on Monday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by Dhankhar's resignation and discuss Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha.
Opposition Parties
Ruling Party
Operation Sindoor Discussion
Opposition Parties
Demand the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate.
Ruling Party
No opposing viewpoints mentioned.
- Current Vice President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar (Resigned)
- Dhankhar's Resignation Date
- Monday
- Next VP Term Length
- Five years
- Rajya Sabha Discussion Date
- July 29
- Eligible Voters
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs
- NDA Support
- Comfortable edge
