otification for September 9 Vice President election issued
The Election Commission issued a notification on Thursday for the September 9 election to the office of the vice president, kickstarting the nomination process.
According to the notification, August 21 is the last date for filing nominations and the documents will be scrutinised on August 22.
August 25 is the last date for the withdrawal of nomination.
The vice president’s post fell vacant on July 21 following the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who cited health reasons for his decision. His term was to end in August 2027.
According to constitutional provisions, in case of a mid-term poll, the incumbent gets a full five-year term.
A person cannot be elected as the vice president unless he is a citizen of India, has completed 35 years of age and is qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
A person is also not eligible if he holds any office of profit under the government of India or a state government or any subordinate local authority.