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The Election Commission of India has announced that the election for the 17th Vice-President of India will be held on September 9. This election follows the resignation of the previous Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down on July 22, citing health reasons. The Ministry of Home Affairs officially confirmed the vacancy through a notification issued on the same day. 

According to legal provisions, an election to fill such a vacancy must be conducted as soon as possible. The individual elected will serve a full five-year term from the date they assume office. The election will adhere to the rules outlined in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. The official schedule released by the Election Commission specifies that the last date for filing nominations is August 21. Polling and the counting of votes will both take place on September 9. 

Vice President election to be held on Sept 9, result on same day

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The electoral college for the Vice-Presidential election, as stipulated by Article 66 of the Indian Constitution, comprises all members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Members of this electoral college will cast their votes through a secret ballot, using the single transferable vote system.

 

Here is the schedule of the Vice President's election:

 

• Issue of Election Commission’s notification- 7 August, 2025 (Thursday)
• Last date for making nominations- 21 August, 2025 (Thursday)
• Date for the Scrutiny of nominations- 22 August, 2025 (Friday)
• Last date for the withdrawal of candidatures- 25 August, 2025 (Monday)
• Date of polling (if necessary)- 9 September, 2025 (Tuesday)
• Date of counting (if required)- 9 September, 2025 (Tuesday)

 

How is the Vice President elected?

The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college. According to the Vice President's office website, this election is conducted "in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote."

The electoral college for the Vice-Presidential election is different from that of the President. It consists of all members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including both elected and nominated members.

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