Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Dhankhar's Post-Resignation Life & Upcoming Vice Presidential Election
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, stepped down.
An election for a new Vice President is scheduled for September 9.
Two candidates are running: C P Radhakrishnan and B Sudershan Reddy.
After resigning, Dhankhar is focusing on family and hobbies.
The Vice President's role is to be faithful to the Constitution.
The President promises to actively protect it.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President on July 21 due to health reasons.
His successor will be elected on September 9.
C P Radhakrishnan (NDA) is running against B Sudershan Reddy (Opposition).
Dhankhar is now spending time with family, playing table tennis, and doing yoga.
The key difference in the oaths is the President's commitment to actively protect the Constitution, while the Vice President pledges loyalty.
- Who
- Electoral College, C.P. Radhakrishnan, B. Sudershan Reddy, Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- What
- The upcoming Vice Presidential election and Dhankhar's post-resignation activities.
- When
- September 9 (election).
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To fill the vacant Vice President position.
President
Vice President
Oath Differences
President
Promises to actively protect the Constitution.
Vice President
Promises to be loyal and true to the Constitution.
- Election Date
- September 9
- NDA Candidate
- C P Radhakrishnan
- Opposition Candidate
- B Sudershan Reddy
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Dhankhar's Resignation Reason
- Health
- Key Oath Difference
- President's duty to protect the Constitution
Sources
ECI appoints observers for Vice Presidential election 2025
Vice Presidential Election: EC appoints two additional secretaries as observers
Vice-president polls: ECI appoints two observers
Election Commission of India Observers for VP Poll
When is the Vice-Presidential polls? All you need to know
What is the key difference between the oaths of President and Vice President of India?