India’s 14th Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, announced his resignation from his post on Monday night. According to the report, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned due to health reasons. Now after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, elections will have to be held “as soon as possible” to appoint his successor. Due to the sudden resignation from the post, now the question has arisen: what will be the next process? In how many days will the election of the next vice president take place? So, who will take over as the next Vice President of India? Here’s everything you need to know about the role and the upcoming selection…
Expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the President
Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned his vice-presidential office on medical grounds, informing the President in a succinct letter: “To prioritize health care, as advised, I hereby, under Article 67(A), …step down from the office with immediate effect.” The statement, though concise, carries a tone of warmth and respect. Dhankhar extended sincere thanks to Prime Minister Modi, acknowledging his unwavering support and insightful guidance as a source of great personal growth. He also mentioned that the trust, respect, and goodwill shown by the members of Parliament would remain etched in his memory. He assumed the vice-presidency in August 2022, the full term running to 2027, but walked away on the Monsoon Session’s opening day.
These names are being discussed
The process of election of the new vice president will start only after President Draupadi Murmu approves the resignation. At present, there is no official confirmation about any name. But political movements have intensified on social media, and many names are being discussed. Users are staking their claims on many names regarding the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar. Let us tell you that the claims made include the names of the Deputy Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the country’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, it will be known in the coming time who will sit in the vice president’s chair.
Ministry of Home Affairs has conveyed resignation of Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67A of the Constitution with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/xZDG0IG8Rr
— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025
How is the election held?
According to the Constitution, in the event of the Vice President’s death, resignation, or vacancy due to any reason, it is necessary to conduct elections as soon as possible. In such a situation, the election process is likely to start soon. Let us tell you that voting in such elections is secret. This election takes place under the Proportional Representation System. In simple words, each MP casts one vote.
Who can be elected as vice president?
To contest for the post of vice president, the candidate must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age. A security deposit of ₹15,000 is required to be submitted to the Election Commission. However, if the candidate fails to secure at least one-sixth of the total valid votes, this deposit is forfeited.