Archive · 26 Jul 2025
P.C. Mody Appointed Returning Officer for VP Election
The Election Commission has chosen P.C. Mody, who works as the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, to oversee the upcoming Vice Presidential Election.
This is because the previous Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned.
Garima Jain and Vijay Kumar will assist Mody.
The election will be held soon, and the elected person will serve a full term.
To be a candidate, you need to be an Indian citizen, at least 35 years old, and eligible to be a member of Rajya Sabha.
P. C. Mody, Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, appointed as Returning Officer.
Appointment follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Garima Jain and Vijay Kumar named assistant returning officers.
Election to fill the vacancy must be conducted "as soon as possible".
Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including Indian citizenship and age.
- Who
- P. C. Mody, Election Commission, Garima Jain, Vijay Kumar.
- What
- Appointment of P.C. Mody as Returning Officer for the Vice Presidential Election.
- When
- The election process must be completed within 30 days.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To fill the vice-presidential vacancy as per the Constitution and rules.
- Returning Officer
- P. C. Mody
- Position of Returning Officer
- Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
- Assistant Returning Officers
- Garima Jain and Vijay Kumar
- Eligibility
- Indian citizen, at least 35 years old, eligible for Rajya Sabha membership
- Vacancy Reason
- Resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar
