⭐ Who Elects the Vice-President?
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Elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha)
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The system used:
๐ธ Proportional representation
๐ธ Single transferable vote
๐ธ Secret ballot -
★ Unlike the President, state assemblies are not involved in this election.
๐ Eligibility Criteria for Vice-President
A person must:
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★ Be a citizen of India
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★ Be at least 35 years old
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★ Be qualified to be elected to the Rajya Sabha
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❌ Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or state/local bodies.
๐งพ Important Rules
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If an MP/MLA is elected as Vice-President, their seat becomes automatically vacant.
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Vice-President is not a member of any legislature while in office.
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★ Term: 5 years from the day they take charge.
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★ Elections must be held before term expiry or immediately if resigned/removed/deceased.
๐️ Conducting the Election
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Authority: ★ Election Commission of India (Article 324)
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Returning Officer: Usually the Secretary-General of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha (rotational basis)
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Nomination:
๐ธ Requires support of at least 20 MPs as proposers
๐ธ And 20 MPs as seconders
๐ธ Security deposit: ★ ₹15,000
⚖️ Disputes in Election
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★ All disputes related to the Vice-President election are handled by the Supreme Court of India
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A 5-judge bench hears such cases
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The Supreme Court’s decision is final
๐ Quick Revision Facts
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Electoral College: Both Houses of Parliament
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Voting system: Proportional representation + Single transferable vote
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Term: 5 years
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Conducting Authority: ★ Election Commission
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Legal disputes: ★ Supreme Court
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Age: ★ Minimum 35 years
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Deposit: ★ ₹15,000
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Proposers/Seconders: ★ 20 + 20 MPs
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