India, July 22 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has triggered a mid-term vacancy for he second-highest constitutional office in India. The vice president and Rajya Sabha Chairman resigned on Monday evening, citing health reasons.

In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, the vice president stated he will be stepping down from his post to "prioritise health care."

With Dhankhar's posts-Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman-now vacant, here's a look at what will happen next.

The Vice President's post will now remain empty until the electoral college of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chooses a new name.

The Indian Constitution does not lay out specific deadline in case of a vacancy for Vice President. Until a new poll is conducted, t...