Election for the 17th Vice-President of India to Be Held on 9th September 2025
The Voice of Chandigarh
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, following the vacancy in the office of the Vice-President as per Notification No. S.O. 3354(E) dated 22 July 2025 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Invoking Article 68(2) of the Constitution and Section 4 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the Commission is mandated to conduct the election as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs. The person elected will hold office for a full five-year term from the date of assuming office.
🏛️ Electoral College & Voting Method
The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College comprising 782 members from both Houses of Parliament, using the proportional representation system through a single transferable vote. Each MP has one vote, and the voting is by secret ballot.
Voting will take place in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, New Delhi, with strict adherence to secrecy and voting protocols. Use of any pen other than the one supplied by the Election Commission will render the vote invalid.
🗓️ Election Schedule (Annexure-I)
| Event | Date | Day |
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| Issue of Notification | 7 August 2025 | Thursday |
| Last Date for Nominations | 21 August 2025 | Thursday |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 22 August 2025 | Friday |
| Withdrawal of Candidature Deadline | 25 August 2025 | Monday |
| Poll Date (if required) | 9 September 2025 | Tuesday |
| Poll Timing | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | |
| Counting of Votes (if required) | 9 September 2025 | Tuesday |
📜 Key Provisions & Compliance
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Nomination Requirements: A candidate must be proposed by 20 electors and seconded by another 20 electors (MPs only), with a security deposit of ₹15,000.
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Secret Ballot & No Party Whip: Voting is strictly secret. Political parties are prohibited from issuing whips, and any violation, including bribery or undue influence, can invalidate the election.
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Eco-Friendly Measures: The Commission has directed use of biodegradable materials and elimination of plastic, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices.
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Election Booklet & Voter List: Available for ₹100 and ₹50 respectively at the ECI’s sale counters.
🧾 Administrative Oversight
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Returning Officer: Secretary General of Rajya Sabha.
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Polling & Counting Supervision: By appointed Government Observers and Assistant Returning Officers.
For more details, the ECI’s information booklet on the 17th Vice-Presidential Election is available on its official website and at ECI counters.
