New Delhi, July 23 -- Election Commission of India said on July 23 that it has started the process of electing a new Vice President of India. The announcement comes after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President on July 21, opening the contest for his successor.

"The MHA vide its Gazette Notification S.O. 3354 (E) dated July 22, 2025 has notified the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India," the poll panel said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The Election Commission of India, under Article 324, is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President of India. The Election to the office of the Vice President of India is governed by The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 and the r...