Vice President
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Why BJP chose CP Radhakrishnan: Decoding the Tamil Nadu strategy behind NDA's Vice President pick
India | August 17, 2025 23:45 ISTVice President Election: From serving as the BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief to holding the governorship of Maharashtra and now being chosen for one of the highest constitutional offices in the country, Radhakrishnan’s career reflects resilience, loyalty, and decades of dedicated political service.
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PM Modi, Shah and key leaders congratulate CP Radhakrishnan as NDA nominates him as VP candidate
India | August 17, 2025 21:54 ISTRadhakrishnan is considered one of the senior-most BJP leaders from South India, and his political acumen and experience have made him a respected figure both within his party and in Indian politics.
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Who is CP Radhakrishnan? All you need to know about BJP's Vice President pick
India | August 17, 2025 21:53 ISTCP Radhakrishnan has been selected as the NDA's candidate for the Vice President's election after extensive discussions and efforts for a unanimous selection.
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BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA's Vice President candidate
India | August 17, 2025 23:48 ISTIn 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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From teachers to diplomats to lawyers: List of all Vice Presidents of India | In pics
India | September 09, 2025 19:53 ISTAs the process to elect the new Vice President of India has begun. Let's look at all those who have held the country's second-highest constitutional office over the years. The post became vacant on July 21 after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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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 ISTAs 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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Vice President Election: Chief Ministers who rose to become VP, India's second-highest office
India | August 07, 2025 12:30 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTAs 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 ISTThe 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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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Is Dhankar's Resignation From The Post Of VP Only The Trailer?
Kurukshetra | July 23, 2025 21:18 ISTIs Dhankhar's resignation just a 'trailer'? Is the 'picture' of resignations still to come? Is a lot going to change in BJP? Is there going to be more reshuffling in big posts? Will Modi take another shocking decision?
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Jagdeep Dhankhar made 'unscheduled visit' to Rashtrapati Bhavan before stepping down: Sources
India | July 23, 2025 13:56 ISTDhankhar met President Murmu around 9 pm on Monday and handed over his resignation to her. It is worth noting that all activities at Rashtrapati Bhavan are governed by strict protocol and Dhankhar's unexpected arrival led to a flurry of activity in the official corridors.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Election Commission begins process for holding Vice Presidential elections
India | July 23, 2025 13:30 ISTJagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post as Vice President on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect.
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Mamata Banerjee casts doubt over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, says 'He is a healthy man'
India | July 22, 2025 20:13 ISTJagdeep Dhankhar, who also served as the former Governor of West Bengal, submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday sparking a political buzz.
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Dhankhar Resignation: A Look At His Journey From MLA to India's Second-Highest Constitutional Post
Originals | July 22, 2025 13:49 ISTJagdeep Dhankhar's political journey spans decades, rising from a humble MLA to becoming India's Vice President, the nation's second-highest constitutional post. Watch the video to find out more.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar's tenure as Vice President of India: A series of confrontations with the opposition
India | July 22, 2025 8:17 ISTJagdeep Dhankhar's tenure as India's Vice President (2022-2025) was marked by frequent confrontations with the opposition over issues like judiciary independence, student politics, parliamentary proceedings, national security, and his eventual resignation citing health reasons.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: How is Vice President elected in India? | Explained
India | July 22, 2025 11:58 ISTJagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as the Vice President of India, citing health reasons in a letter addressed to the President of India. His resignation has triggered speculations in political circles.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Who will chair Rajya Sabha and when is the next VP election? All you need
India | July 22, 2025 11:35 ISTIn his resignation letter to President Murmu, Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was stepping down with immediate effect to 'prioritise health care'.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Vice President's exit triggers election call; what Constitution says
India | July 22, 2025 9:15 ISTAs per Article 66 of the Constitution, the Vice President is elected by the members of the electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament by means of the single transferable vote in accordance with the system of proportional representation.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Who were the other two Vice Presidents of India to quit mid-term?
India | July 22, 2025 20:48 ISTVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns and acting on medical advice. In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution. Dhankhar became the third VP in India’s history to step down midway.
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