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Election to the Office of the Vice-President of India, 2025

Posted 02 Aug 2025

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the election date for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election.

Constitutional Provisions related to Vice President

  • Term & Vacancy: As per Article 67, the Vice President serves for five years. Article 68(2) mandates a prompt election in case of vacancy.
  • Electoral College: Comprises members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (elected + nominated). 
    • Present strength: 782 MPs.
  • Voting System: Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote and secret ballot (Article 66(1)).
  • Authority: Election Commission of India (ECI) under Article 324 and through powers under Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

Election Procedure of Vice President

  • Nomination: Requires 20 proposers and 20 seconders; ₹15,000 deposit is mandatory.
  • Voting: Conducted in Parliament House using special ECI-supplied pens. First preference vote is compulsory.
  • Supervision: ECI appoints the Returning Officer (Secretary General, Rajya Sabha) and observers.

Key Safeguards Followed in Elections

  • No party whip allowed.
  • Violation of secrecy or use of unauthorized pen invalidates the vote.
  • Bribery or undue influence is grounds for election challenge under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

 

Eligibility

A person cannot be elected as Vice-President unless he –

  • is a citizen of India;
  • has completed the age of 35 years, and
  • is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
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  • Election of Vice President
  • 17th Vice-Presidential Election
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