Vice-Presidential elections to take place on August 5
The Election Commission announced on Thursday that elections for the post of Vice-President will be held on August 5, and the counting will also take place on the same day. It added that the last date for submitting nominations is July 18 and the last date of withdrawing nomination is July 21, while scrutiny will take place on July 19.
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The election for the post of vice-president will be held on August 5, the Election Commission of India said today. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said notification for the election will be issued on July 4 and nominations can be submitted by July 18. The scrutiny will take place on July 19 and the last date for withdrawing nomination is July 21, he said. He said if polling is required, it will take place on August 5 and the counting will also take place on the same day. Members of Parliament will use special pens for marking their choice, Zaidi said today while announcing the schedule. He said no whip can be issued by political parties. Secretary General of Rajya Sabha Shumsher K Sheriff will be the returning officer for the election, Zaidi said. The term of the present incumbent Hamid Ansari, who has held the post for two consecutive terms, is coming to an end on August 10. 