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Election for VP must be held 'ASAP' in event of a vacancy

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 23 July 2025 ()
The election to the vice-president's office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent's term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the vice-president through proportional representation using a single transferable vote. The Election Commission oversees the process, with MPs voting by secret ballot and political parties unable to issue whips.
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