New Delhi, July 31 -- The Election Commission of India said on Thursday, 31 July, that it will soon announce the schedule for the election to the vice president's office.

The poll panel said it has finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice Presidential Election, 2025.

As per Article 66(1) of the Constitution, the Vice President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising the elected members of the Rajya Sabha, the nominated members of the Rajya Sabha, and the elected members of the Lok Sabha.

The announcement comes after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President on 21 July, opening the contest for his successor.

Dhankhar, 74, assumed office in August 2022, and his tenure was till 2027.

Dhankhar's abrupt resignati...