With the ruling party holding the numbers, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hints at a predictable outcome in the upcoming Vice Presidential polls.
🗳️ Vice President Election 2025: What We Know So Far
The election for India’s next Vice President is scheduled for September 9, 2025, the Election Commission confirmed. The notification will be issued on August 7, and the last date to file nominations is August 21. Results will be declared on the same day as voting.
🧾 Shashi Tharoor’s Candid Take
Responding to a media query about the potential candidate, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said:
“I have no idea who it will be, but it’s going to be someone nominated by the ruling BJP.”
He added that, unlike the Presidential election, which includes votes from state assemblies, the Vice Presidential vote is limited to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This gives the ruling NDA coalition a clear advantage due to its current numbers.
📊 How the Numbers Add Up
- Lok Sabha Members (542)
NDA controls: 293 - Rajya Sabha Members (240)
NDA controls: 129 - Total voting strength: 782
Majority required: 391
NDA support: 422 ➜ Majority secured
This makes it almost certain that the ruling party’s nominee will win.
🤝 “Hope They Consult the Opposition,” Says Tharoor
While acknowledging the ruling party’s advantage, Tharoor added:
“We hope they consult the Opposition too, but who knows.”
🧑⚖️ Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns: What Happened?
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who became India’s 14th Vice President in August 2022, stepped down on July 21, 2025 — unexpectedly before completing his full term, which was due to end in 2027.
⚠️ Why Did He Resign?
- Official Reason: Health concerns
- Unofficial Buzz: Reported rift with the Centre, particularly over Justice Yashwant Varma’s impeachment
Dhankhar had been hospitalized multiple times, with his most recent stay in Nainital. His specific medical condition hasn’t been made public.
As ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, he presided over key parliamentary sessions during his tenure.
📌 Key Takeaways
- The Vice Presidential election is set for September 9, 2025.
- NDA holds the numbers to ensure its nominee wins.
- Shashi Tharoor expects no surprises, but hopes for Opposition consultation.
- Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation raises questions beyond official reasons.
Also Read : “He Never Let Us Speak, Faced Pressure When He Did”: Kharge on Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Sudden Exit
