The Election Commission of India has announced that the election to choose the next Vice President of India will be held on September 9, with counting of votes to take place the same day.
According to the schedule released on Friday, August 21 is the last date for filing nominations, while the deadline for withdrawal of candidature is August 25.
The post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing health concerns.
“To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution,” read Dhankhar’s resignation letter.
On Thursday, the Election Commission confirmed that it has completed the preparation and finalised the Electoral College list for the 2025 Vice-Presidential election. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Commission stated that the list has been organised in alphabetical order based on the States and Union Territories of the respective Members of Parliament.
The Vice President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising members of both Houses of Parliament, through a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote, and the voting is conducted by secret ballot.
As per constitutional provisions, elections to fill a vacancy due to the end of a term must be held before the term expires. In cases where the position becomes vacant due to resignation, death, or removal, the election is to be held at the earliest possible date. The elected individual serves a full term of five years from the date of assuming office.
-ANI
