Vice-President Election Process
Why it Matters?
Ahead of the Vice-Presidential election, several regional parties announced abstention, while major alliances prepared their MPs for voting.
What You Should Know?
Electoral College
The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha).
State Legislatures are not involved, unlike the Presidential election.
Voting System
Proportional representation by single transferable vote (STV) is used.
Voting is by secret ballot.
Votes are transferred according to preference until a candidate secures a majority of valid votes.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and eligible to be a member of Rajya Sabha.
Cannot hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any state government.
Nomination
A candidate must submit a nomination paper signed by at least 20 MPs as proposers and 20 MPs as seconders.
A security deposit of ₹15,000 is required.