Archive · 24 Jul 2025
INDIA Bloc May Contest VP Poll with Joint Candidate
The INDIA political group is thinking about running a single candidate together for the Vice President election.
They think it's important to show they're united, even though the other side has more members in Parliament.
The current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, quit recently.
The election will happen soon to pick someone to fill his spot.
The person who wins will be in charge for five years.
INDIA bloc plans to jointly contest the upcoming vice presidential election.
The bloc believes a contest is important to send a political message.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as vice president, citing medical reasons.
The NDA has 423 members in Parliament, while the INDIA bloc has 313.
The Election Commission will soon announce the vice presidential election dates.
- Who
- The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and the NDA.
- What
- INDIA bloc is likely to field a joint candidate for the Vice President election.
- When
- Election dates will be announced soon.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To send a strong political message.
INDIA Bloc's Perspective
NDA's Perspective
Political Strategy
INDIA Bloc's Perspective
The INDIA bloc wants to contest the election to send a strong political message.
NDA's Perspective
N/A
- Parliamentary Strength (NDA)
- 423 members
- Parliamentary Strength (INDIA)
- 313 members
- Vice President's Resignation
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Dhankhar's Tenure Start
- August 2022
- Winning Votes Required
- 392