Election Commission Announces Schedule for Vice Presidential Elections Following Resignation
The Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming vice presidential elections after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Voting is set for September 9, with key dates for nominations and withdrawals outlined. This election is crucial as it follows Dhankhar's unexpected departure, which has sparked competition for his successor. The election process will involve members of Parliament voting through a single transferable vote system. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant political event.
Aug 1, 2025, 13:28 IST
Vice Presidential Election Schedule Released
Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the vice presidency, the Election Commission has unveiled the election schedule on Friday. According to a notification issued by the Commission, voting for the 17th vice presidential election is set for September 9. The notification specifies that the deadline for submitting nominations is August 21, Thursday, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until August 25. This election became necessary after the resignation of the outgoing president, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on July 22.
Election Timeline:
Date of notification release by the Election Commission - August 7, 2025 (Thursday)
Final date for nominations - August 21, 2025 (Thursday)
Date for nomination verification - August 22, 2025 (Friday)
Last date for withdrawal of nominations - August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Voting date (if necessary) - September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Counting date (if necessary) - September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
This announcement follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on July 21, which has initiated competition for his successor. The 74-year-old Dhankhar took office in August 2022, with his term set to last until 2027. His unexpected resignation led to a surprising event in the Rajya Sabha, where a notice for a motion sponsored by the opposition to remove Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Verma was presented to him, which he mentioned in the house.
How is the Vice Presidential Election Conducted?
According to Articles 63 to 71 of the Constitution and the Vice Presidential (Elections) Rules of 1974, a formal election must occur within 60 days of Dhankhar's resignation and before September 19, 2025. The electoral college consists of all members of both houses of Parliament—elected and nominated—who are chosen through a single transferable vote system based on proportional representation. Members of Parliament will cast their votes via secret ballot using the single transferable vote method.