Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns LIVE: What does the Constitution say about the V-P elections when the post falls vacant?
How did your country report this? Share your view in the comments.
Diverging Reports Breakdown
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns LIVE: What does the Constitution say about the V-P elections when the post falls vacant?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will have to announce polls to fill the position with immediate effect as the constitutional post cannot be left vacant. The V-P is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha — both elected and nominated. Members of the Electoral College can vote according to their choice and are not bound by any party whip.
WATCH | Analysis: Why did Vice-President Dhankhar resign
Speculations are rife after Mr. Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, with the Congress party today (July 22, 2025) alleging “far serious reasons” behind it.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the Vice-President was not informed of the absence of two Union Ministers – J.P. Nadda and Kiren Rijiju – from the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting at 4.30 p.m. yesterday (July 21, 2025) and so Mr. Dhankhar “rightly took umbrage and rescheduled the BAC for today at 1 p.m.” The Congress party has also asked the Centre to clarify if they had prior information about the resignation and if there was a transition plan.
Also Read | Dhankhar’s resignation ‘totally unexpected’, more to it than meets the eye: Congress
However, Mr. Nadda responded to the charge and said that the V-P’s office was informed of his and Mr. Rijiju’s inability to attend the meeting.
Meanwhile, Parliament reconvened today (July 22, 2025) for the second day of the Monsoon Session without Mr. Dhankhar. Deputy Chairman Harivansh chaired the House proceedings.