Why This Election Was Held
The Vice-President seat became vacant when Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned in July 2025 due to health reasons. India needed a new Vice-President, so an early election was held on 9 September 2025.
Who Was Running?
There were two main candidates:
- C. P. Radhakrishnan – NDA candidate, currently the Governor of Maharashtra
- B. Sudershan Reddy – INDIA bloc candidate, former Supreme Court judge
How the Election Worked
- The vote took place in Parliament House, Room F-101, from 10 AM to 5 PM on 9 September.
- Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—including nominated MPs—cast their votes through a secret ballot. The voting uses the single transferable vote system. A candidate needs 50% of valid votes plus one to win.
Who Has the Edge?
- The electoral college total strength was 781, after a few vacant seats. The majority mark is 391 votes.
- NDA support: 425 MPs
- Opposition support: 324 MPs
This gives the NDA a clear numerical advantage going into the vote
Voting Day Highlights
- Major leaders, including PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi, took part in the voting.
- Some parties—like BRS, BJD, and Shiromani Akali Dal—chose to abstain from voting due to regional concerns
What Happens Next?
- Vote counting will start after 6 PM on the same day. The Returning Officer will announce the results, and the winner’s name will get published in the Official Government Gazette
- Since the NDA has strong support, C. P. Radhakrishnan is widely expected to be elected as India’s 15th Vice-President
Why This Election Matters
The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional office and also serves as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. In case the President’s office is vacant, the Vice-President steps in as acting President. This election is a significant indicator of parliamentary strength and future political balances in India.
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