| Key Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar |
| Date of Resignation | July 21, 2025 |
| Tenure Duration | Three years of a five-year term |
| Constitutional Article | Article 67(a) - Allows Vice President to resign by addressing the President of India in writing. |
| Current Chairperson | Harivansh Narayan Singh (Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha) temporarily presides during the vacancy, as per Article 91. |
| Election Timeline | Election to be conducted within 60 days of vacancy occurrence (before September 19, 2025). |
| Electoral College | Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (788 MPs). Voting by proportional representation through a single transferable vote, held by secret ballot. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Citizen of India, at least 35 years old, qualified for Rajya Sabha, not holding any office of profit (except roles like President, Governor, or Minister). |
| Importance | Highlights constitutional processes, electoral mechanisms, and parliamentary functioning. |
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