The last date for withdrawal of candidature is August 25. The post fell vacant on July 21 following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar citing health reasons. Dhankhar's term was to end in August 2027. According to constitutional provisions, in the event of mid-term elections, the person elected to the post gets a full five-year term
vice election?
The Vice President is elected by a special electoral college consisting of elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha, including the elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha. It does not include members of the state legislatures who participate in the presidential election. Voting is done through a secret and preference based system (Single Transferable Vote). To win, the candidate has to fulfill the quota based on the preference set on the electoral college's ballot.
Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation Causes and Effects
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation gave rise to a new discussion in politics. Though the formal reason for his resignation has not been made public, it is being linked to several political developments. His tenure was marked by heated debates over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha, with the government and the opposition clashing on several constitutional issues><
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