Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Elect New Vice-President After Dhankhar Resigns
India's Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has quit due to health issues.
This means the country needs a new Vice-President, who also leads the Rajya Sabha.
The rules say they have to pick a new one soon.
Elections for this important job must occur within 60 days of the previous one leaving their post.
The new Vice President has to be ready to take over the job by September 19, 2025.
This is important because the Vice-President has specific responsibilities in government.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice-President of India on July 21, citing health concerns.
Dhankhar's resignation created a vacancy in the office of Vice-President.
The Vice-President also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
The Constitution requires an election for the new Vice-President within 60 days of the resignation.
The next Vice-President must be sworn in by September 19, 2025.
- Who
- The next Vice President of India.
- What
- Election for the new Vice President of India.
- When
- An election must occur within 60 days of the former Vice-President's resignation.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
- Former Vice-President
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Reason for Resignation
- Health concerns
- Resignation Date
- July 21
- Constitutional Mandate
- Election within 60 days
- Deadline for New Vice-President
- September 19, 2025
- Vice-President's Role
- Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha