15th Vice-President of India

  • In September 2025, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Election Process and Constitutional Mandate

  • Article 63 mandates the office of the Vice-President, who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
  • The election is conducted via proportional representation using a single transferable vote through a secret ballot system.
  • The Electoral College comprises all elected and nominated members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
  • State Legislative Assemblies have no role in electing the Vice-President, distinguishing it from the Presidential election process.

Legislative Powers and Procedural Distinctions

  • As Chairman, ....
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