News India Live, Digital Desk: Vice President Election 2025: The electoral atmosphere in the country has once again been hot, but this time the opportunity is not of the Lok Sabha or Assembly, but the second largest constitutional post in the country, that is, the Vice President. After the resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for health reasons, this election is being held ahead of time. Now everyone’s eyes are on who will make his place as Vice President in Raisina Hills.
Two stalwarts face to face: one politician and knowledge of another law
Two main faces are face to face in this election field. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Maharashtra Governor and senior BJP leader CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate. At the same time, the ‘India’ alliance of opposition parties has given former Judge of Supreme Court B.K. Sudarshan Reddy has fielded. CP Radhakrishnan comes from Tamil Nadu and is counted as an experienced politician, while B.A. Sudarshan Reddy has a deep understanding of the law and the Constitution.
How is the election of Vice President?
The election of the Vice President is slightly different from the presidential election. In this, the general public does not vote directly, but the elected representatives of the public i.e. MPs vote. All members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, vote in this election. However, state MLAs do not participate in it.]Voting is under a particular process, which is called ‘single transferable vote’ system and it is completed through secret voting.
What do you say data?
Figures are the most important in any election, and here too the panic alliance seems to be heavy. More than half of MPs are required to win in the Vice Presidential election. Currently, the total number of MPs, including both houses, is 788, but due to the vacancy of some seats, the figure is currently 781. As such, 391 votes will be required to win. According to the number force, the NDA has more MPs than the necessary figures, due to which the victory of his candidate CP Radhakrishnan is almost decided. ,[
This election is not just a constitutional process, but it will also present a glimpse of the politics of the coming time. Voting will be held in Parliament House on Tuesday, September 9 from 10 am to 5 pm and the results will be announced after the counting of votes till late evening.
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