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  BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA's Vice President candidate

  India | August 17, 2025 23:48 IST

  In a major political move, the National Democratic Alliance declared CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the post of Vice President of India. The choice reflects both regional representation and the party’s efforts to reward long-time loyalists with national responsibilities.

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  When the Indian vice-presidential poll turned triangular: Inside the rare 2007 three-cornered fight

  India | August 12, 2025 13:36 IST

  As of present, NDA has 293 members in Lok Sabha and 133 members in Rajya Sabha. The overall number of lawmakers is 426. This number is sufficient to elect an NDA-backed candidate as the Vice President. Besides, cross-voting, like in Dhankhar's case, can further increase this number.

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  Kapil Sibal claims Dhankhar incommunicado, seeks Amit Shah's statement on former VP’s whereabouts

  India | August 09, 2025 14:17 IST

  In a swift and unexpected move, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on July 21. He wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu and cited his deteriorating health as a reason for relinquishing the key post.

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  NDA meet concludes: Kiren Rijiju says PM Modi, JP Nadda will decide Vice President pick

  India | August 07, 2025 23:53 IST

  Vice President election: Rijiju said it was unanimously decided that the NDA has given authorisation to start the process, including the selection of candidate to PM and leader of the house in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda.

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  Vice President Election: Chief Ministers who rose to become VP, India's second-highest office

  India | August 07, 2025 12:30 IST

  The Vice Presidential election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the position, citing health reasons. Following Dhankhar's resignation, speculations are being made about who will be elected to India's second-highest constitutional position.

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  Election Commission issues notification for Vice President's election, nomination process begins

  India | August 07, 2025 8:25 IST

  The post fell vacant on July 21 following the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing health reasons. Dhankhar's tenure was to end in August 2027.

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  How is the Vice President of India elected? Here's a simple breakdown of the entire process

  India | August 01, 2025 13:44 IST

  As per the provision of the Constitution, the Vice President is elected through an indirect election conducted by an electoral college comprising elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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  Election for Vice President to be held on September 9, result on same day

  India | August 01, 2025 14:40 IST

  The last date for nominations for the VP's election is August 21. This election was necessitated due to an abrupt resignation by Jagdeep Dhankhar.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: NDA vs INDIA bloc set for high-stakes VP showdown, here's what numbers say

  India | July 22, 2025 12:32 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankar was NDA's pick for the Vice Presidential polls that were held on August 6, 2022. Dhankar defeated Congress-backed Margaret Alva by amassing 528 votes (both from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). He secured the highest number of electoral votes in over 30 years.

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  'Some opposition parties chose to support BJP': Margaret Alva after losing VP polls to Dhankhar

  India | August 06, 2022 22:20 IST

  Vice president election: Opposition candidate Margaret Alva that by supporting the BJP in this election, those several opposition parties and leaders have damaged their own credibility.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar is India's new Vice President, defeats Opposition's Margaret Alva

  India | August 06, 2022 21:52 IST

  Vice president election: Around 93 per cent polling was recorded in the vice presidential election, with more than 50 MPs not exercising their franchise.

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  Vice President Election 2022: Mayawati announces BSP's support to NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar

  India | August 03, 2022 8:59 IST

  Vice President Election 2022: In July 2022, Jagdeep Dhankhar, a Jat leader from Rajasthan with socialist background, was selected as the ruling National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate.

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  'Politely told Margaret Alva...': Assam CM as Opposition's VP candidate dials him

  India | July 24, 2022 23:48 IST

  Vice President election 2022: Margaret Alva has been fielded by the Opposition against the ruling NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar, the latest governor of West Bengal, who resigned from the post on July 18.

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  Margaret Alva's advise to Mamata on VP poll: 'Not the time for whataboutery, ego or anger'

  India | July 22, 2022 18:59 IST

  Vice Presidential Election 2022: Seeking support from the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, Alva tweeted: "The TMC's decision to abstain from voting in the VP election is disappointing. This isn't the time for 'whataboutery’, ego or anger. This is the time for courage, leadership & unity."

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  TMC to abstain from vice president election; party wasn't kept in loop, says MP Abhishek Banerjee

  India | July 21, 2022 18:25 IST

  Vice-President election: While NDA nominated former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its candidate for the election, Opposition parties on Sunday decided to field former Rajasthan governor Margaret Alva as their joint candidate for the poll.

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  Manipur Governor La. Ganesan given additional charge of West Bengal

  India | July 17, 2022 23:32 IST

  Manipur Governor La. Ganesan has been given the additional charge of West Bengal, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.

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  'Privilege and honour,' says Margaret Alva after vice presidential nomination

  India | July 17, 2022 21:59 IST

  Vice president election: The Opposition parties on Sunday announced Margaret Alva as their Vice President candidate. Alva is the former governor of Rajasthan.

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  Oppn parties select ex-Rajasthan Guv Margaret Alva as Vice President candidate

  India | July 17, 2022 16:55 IST

  Opposition party meet: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut and others were present in the meeting.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar: NDA's VP candidate is a Jat leader, coffee lover and Mamata-critic

  India | July 16, 2022 21:31 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar, prior to his present role as the Governor of the state, the 71-year-old has been a noted lawyer, was instrumental in getting OBC status for Jats in Rajasthan and loves to beat his own cappuccino desi-style.

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  Vice President Election 2022: Congress to begin discussions for selecting joint Opposition candidate

  India | July 06, 2022 7:57 IST

  According to sources in the party, soon a meeting will be called for this, but as of now party first wants to reach a consensus to make a list of probable candidates from the Opposition.