UPA's nominee bet NDA's nominee Jaswant Singh by garnering a majority of 490 votes out of 728 votes cast in the election
Ruling Congress led United Progressive Alliance nominee-Hamid Ansari has been re-elected as the Vice President of India for the consecutive second time.
Hamid Ansari bet his rival and Bhartiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance's nominee Jaswant Singh by garnering a majority of 490 votes out of 728 votes cast in the election.
The Vice-Presidential polls took place yesterday, 7 August 2012 where nearly 800 MPs were eligible to vote. The vice president is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of parliament.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app