Archive · 25 Jul 2025
P C Mody Appointed Returning Officer for Vice Presidential Poll
The Election Commission has chosen P C Mody, who is the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, to be in charge of the upcoming election for the vice president.
This means he'll oversee the voting process.
The reason for this election is because the previous vice president, Jagdeep Dhankhar, stepped down from his position on Monday evening.
He mentioned health reasons for his resignation.
Now, a new vice president needs to be elected, and P C Mody will make sure the election happens fairly.
Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody has been appointed as the returning officer.
The appointment was made by the Election Commission.
The election is for the office of the vice president.
The election was necessitated due to Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening, citing health issues.
- Who
- P C Mody appointed by the Election Commission.
- What
- Appointment of returning officer for vice presidential election
- When
- Appointment made on Friday; Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday evening
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To facilitate the vice presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
- Returning Officer
- P C Mody
- Office
- Vice President
- Appointing Body
- Election Commission
- Previous Vice President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Election
- Dhankhar's resignation
- Dhankhar's Reason
- Health issues