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Could a Chandra Shekhar acolyte become India's next Vice President?

If elevated as Vice-President on September 9, Harivansh's career - shaped by his idol, former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar - will acquire a new trajectory

Vice-presidential poll to be held on Sept 9 after Dhankhar's resignation

The Election Commission said nominations close on August 21, with polling and counting-if required-scheduled for September 9

EC finalises Electoral College list for 2025 Vice-President election

The Election Commission on Thursday said it has finalised the Electoral College for the vice presidential election, necessitated due to the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post. The vice president of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising the elected members and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the elected members of the Lok Sabha. In a statement, the poll authority said it has finalized the Electoral College list for the Vice Presidential Election, 2025. The Electoral College list will be available for purchase at a counter set up in the Election Commission office from the date of notification, which is likely to be announced soon, the poll body said. Dhankhar resigned as vice president on July 21, a little more than two years ahead of the end of his tenure.

Rajya Sabha secy general is returning officer for vice presidential poll

In a step forward towards holding the election to appoint the 17th vice president of India, the Election Commission on Friday appointed Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody as the returning officer for the poll. The election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation as vice president on Monday evening, citing health issues. His term was to end on August 10, 2027. In a statement, the Election Commission (EC) said that in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice and with the consent of the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, it has appointed Mody as the returning officer for the vice presidential election, 2025. The EC has also appointed Garima Jain, Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, and Vijay Kumar, Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, as assistant returning officers during the course of the election. The poll authority, in consultation with the central government, appoints a returning officer, who will have his or her office in the national capital

INDIA bloc may field joint VP candidate despite NDA majority: Report

The INDIA bloc is likely to contest the vice presidential poll after a collective decision on a common candidate as it feels that the numbers are not overwhelmingly stacked against the opposition despite the BJP-led NDA having a majority, sources in the grouping said on Thursday. They said that there is a feeling that the opposition parties should not shy away from a contest to send a strong political message irrespective of the outcome. In a sudden move, Jagdeep Dhankhar quit as vice president on Monday evening citing medical reasons, though there have been consistent murmurs about other reasons behind his resignation. The effective strength of both the Houses together is 782 and the winning candidate will require to win 392 votes in the election for the vice president, considering all eligible voters exercise their franchise. All members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including the nominated ones, vote in the vice presidential poll. In Lok Sabha, while the BJP-led NDA enjoys the .

Upper House sitting hours dropped on former V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar's watch

Before Dhankhar, two V-Ps - V V Giri in 1969 and R Venkataraman in 1987 - resigned from office before completing their term

EC begins V-P poll process, starts forming electoral college of MPs

The Election Commission on Wednesday said it has begun the process of holding the vice presidential election and has started constituting the electoral college comprising MPs of both Houses of Parliament. The poll panel said it is also finalising returning officers for the vice presidential election. "On completion of the preparatory activities, the announcement of the election schedule to the office of the Vice President of India will follow as soon as possible," the EC said. In a surprise move, Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as the vice president on Monday, citing health reasons. His term was to end on August 10, 2027.

V-P Dhankhar's resignation accepted; a bit amiss, says Opposition

Dhankhar's resignation has led to political speculation, with Congress suggesting deeper reasons behind his exit, including tensions with the government and recent impeachment motions

Will retire in 2027: Jagdeep Dhankhar's 10-day-old video in focus after sudden exit

A recent video of Jagdeep Dhankhar stating that he would retire as Vice President in August 2027 resurfaced on social, a day after he stepped down from the post.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: When and how will next Vice-President be elected?

With Jagdeep Dhankhar stepping down citing medical reasons, Article 68 kicks off the process to elect a new Vice President by members of both Houses of Parliament

Dhankhar's 'will retire in 2027' video resurfaces day after resignation

During his interaction with the crowd in JNU on July 10, Dhankhar said, "I will retire at the right time - August 2027. Subject to divine intervention"

Home Ministry notifies resignation of VP Dhankhar; Rajya Sabha informed

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday was informed about the Ministry of Home Affairs' notification regarding the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, with immediate effect. Soon after the House met for the Question Hour at 12 noon, Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, informed members about the notification. "The Ministry of Home Affairs, vide notification dated July 22, 2025, has conveyed the resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67 (A) of the Constitution with immediate effect," Tiwari announced. Vice President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Dhankhar had sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening. "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution," he said in his letter to the President. Dhankhar, 74, assumed office in August 2022. Soon after the House met in the morning, D

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's how he made headlines

From impeachment motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar to allegations of being biased, here's how Vice President Dhankhar made headlines in his short tenure

PM Modi wishes Jagdeep Dhankhar 'good health' day after he resigned as VP

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as as Vice President citing health reasons, a day after presiding over the Monsoon Session; PM Modi wished him good health

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's all you need to know

The 14th Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned on Monday night, citing health reasons. He took office in August 2022 and was due to serve a term till August 2027. His journey at a glance

Opposition raises questions over ex Vice President Dhankhar's resignation

The opposition on Monday raised questions over Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the vice president, with the Congress saying that clearly, there is "far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye". The Congress also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convince Dhankhar to change his mind. In a sudden move, Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He has sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he is stepping down with immediate effect. "The sudden resignation of the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is as shocking as it is inexplicable. I was with him alongside a number of other MPs till around 5 PM today and had spoken to him over the phone at 7:30 PM," Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. "No doubt Mr Dhankhar has to give topmost priority to his health. But clearly there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned with immediate effect, citing health reasons and medical advice, thanking the President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers for their support

'Kisan Putra' to Vice Prez: Dhankhar's legacy of legal acumen & assertion

Jagdeep Dhankhar, from a farmer's son in Rajasthan to India's Vice President, leaves behind a legacy shaped by legal expertise, assertive governance, and a firm belief in constitutional values

Dhankhar resigns: How many Indian Vice-Presidents left before term end?

Dhankhar, who took office in August 2022, stepped down just under three years into the role

Governor's position is an easy punching bag: V-P Dhankhar | Constitution

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday came out in defence of Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar who has come into conflict with the left government in the state.