Current Affairs Section
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan set to become new Vice President of India
- Bharatiya Janata party, on 17 August 2025, announced Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan as National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the upcoming Vice-President election, scheduled for September 9, 2025.
- If elected, Radhakrishnan will succeed Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned as Vice President last month citing health reasons.
- Vice-President is elected according to Article 66 of the Constitution.
- Electoral College: The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), including nominated members.
- Election Process: The election is conducted by proportional representation using a single transferable vote through a secret ballot. The candidate must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha, and not hold any office of profit.
Category: Appointments