Vice Presidential Showdown: The Political Battle Set for September 9
The vice presidential election will be held on September 9, with the Congress-led opposition considering a common candidate against the BJP-led NDA. Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation has added intrigue. The election involves an electoral college drawn from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with the ruling NDA having a numerical edge.
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The upcoming vice presidential election, slated for September 9, presents a highly anticipated political contest. The Congress-led opposition is poised to challenge the BJP-led NDA with a shared nominee, even as the latter boasts a majority advantage.
The election follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprising resignation on July 21—an unprecedented mid-term departure without ascending to a higher office, unlike his predecessors who left to pursue presidential bids.
The 17th vice presidential election will be contested by an electoral college comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. The BJP-led NDA currently holds the upper hand, with substantial backing in both Houses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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