India, July 21 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, citing medical reasons. He sent his letter of resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, adding that he was stepping down with immediate effect.

"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution," Dhankhar said in his letter to the President.

With Dhankar's resignation, the post of India's Vice President, who also acts as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, now lies vacant, setting the stage for a high-stakes election in the coming days. Amid the ongoing political developments, here's a breakdown of how Vice Presidents in India are ele...