India conducted a significant political event—the election of its 15th Vice President on the 9th of september, 2025. This election had to happen due to exigent circumstances which were necessitated by the unexpected resignation of Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar in July, who stepped down from the post of Vice President of India due to heath reasons.
His departure marked the first early vice-presidential election since 1987 This election was necessitated by the unexpected resignation of the then Vice-President, Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar in July, who stepped down citing health reasons. Due to the unexpected resignation of Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar the then Hon’ble Vice President from his post, happened the first early vice-presidential election since 1987
Candidates and political scenes and synopsis in relation to the Vice-Presidential Election
The Vice-Presidential election, 2025 had two prominent candidates:
- Sri C.P. Radhakrishnan: Sri Radhakrishnan is an experienced BJP leader and is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra. Sri Radhakrishnan was nominated for the esteemed post by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
- Justice B. Sudershan Reddy: Sri Reddy was a former Supreme Court Judge from 2007 till 2011. He has been nominated by the opposition as their candidate and is backed by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)
The election process for the post of Vice-President was conducted through a secret ballot as mandated by members of both the Houses of Parliament which includes all nominated members. Voting members are not particularly bound by party whips and preferences in this election and they are totally allowed to vote according to their individual preferences. The Indian Express.
Voter turnout till the end of voting time
The procedure of voting of the Vice-Presential election set out at 10:00 AM IST and concluded at 5:00 PM IST. Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi was the first one to cast his vote. The following leaders were the ones who came in early to cast their vote : Union ministers Sri Rajnath Singh, Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Sri Kiren Rijiju. Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson Sri Harivansh, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Ji and SP leader Sri Ram Gopal Yadav. by 12 pm Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sri Rahul Gandhi and Smt. Sonia Gandhi had also arrived to cast their vote. Sri Amit Shah also came in around mid day to cast his vote. The election saw a large percentage of voter turnout.
By 3:00 PM, approximately 96% of the 782 eligible voters had cast their ballots, indicating a high level of participation The Times of India . Official sources after the counting said that that out of 781, 12 MPs had not cast their votes to elect the next Voce-President. Vice President Election Results 2025 Live Updates: 100% votes polled, as MPs decide next V-P — Radhakrishnan or Sudershan Reddy?
Election result and effects thereafter
The counting of votes of the Vice-presential election began after 5:00 PM in the evening and the results of the election are expected anytime soon. The fact that NDA is in majority in the Parliament could certainly affect Sri Radhakrishnan’s position in the election. in securing win.
The post of the Vice President is a very esteemed, prestigious and a crucial role in India’s political scenario serving as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and stepping in as acting President during temporary vacancies Reuters.
Conclusion in relation to the Vice-President election
The 2025 Vice-Presidential election is a justification of the unwavering no-bias nature of Indian politics, which embarks upon the interaction between national parties and regional issues.
As the results are just a moment away, the new elected Vice President as always will be expected to preside his position and uphold and carry the constitutional duties entrusted to his office.