Election Commission announces date for Vice-Presidential elections
New Delhi/IBNS: The Vice-Presidential elections will be held in the country on September 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday, media reports said.
The notification will be issued on August 7. The last date for nominations is August 21.
The result will be declared on the day of polling, the poll body said.
However, the polling will be held only if the government and Opposition fail to arrive at a consensus candidate.
The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college in a secret ballot using the single transferable vote (STV) system and proportional representation.
The electoral college is composed of members of both the House of Parliament. Unlike in the Presidential polls, the state assemblies are not allowed to vote.
The Vice-President, who is elected for five years and can be re-elected, is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The V-P post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar announced a shocking resignation last month.
Dhankhar had cited health issues as the reason behind his decision to step down.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
‘Indian manufacturing is declining’: Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Germany's BMW plant sparks row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again stirred a political row with his remarks on India’s manufacturing sector during his visit to Munich, Germany.
Strategic message from the seas: Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak reaches Chabahar Port
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Iran, a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Urban warfare, drones, counter-terror ops: Inside India–UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone-II
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone-II, scheduled to be conducted at Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 18 to 30.
Why India’s upcoming FTA with Oman could transform trade, energy and startups?
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India–Oman Free Trade Agreement opens significant opportunities across sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components.
Latest News
NFR strengthens safety measures at level crossing gates across zone
What are the Best GMAT Mock Test Series in 2026?
‘Indian manufacturing is declining’: Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Germany's BMW plant sparks row
Three Rohingyas, 2 Bangladeshi including a woman arrested from two different parts of Tripura
