US EditionElection Commission Appoints Rajya Sabha Secretary General as Returning Officer for Vice-Presidential Election 2025
DELHI, INDIA, JUL 25 – P.C. Mody is appointed Returning Officer following Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, with two Assistant Returning Officers aiding the election process under the 1952 Act.
- On July 25, 2025, the Election Commission of India appointed P.C. Mody as Returning Officer, citing Article 324.
- This past week, the office of Vice President became vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025, citing health reasons, creating a rare mid-term vacancy.
- The Commission appointed Garima Jain and Vijay Kumar as Assistant Returning Officers, while Section 3 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 outlines appointment powers.
- Separate Gazette Notification detailing the election timetable is being released, while the poll panel said it would announce the schedule `as soon as possible`.
- The Vice President is chosen by an Electoral College of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members and ₹15,000 security deposit, members can vote freely without a party whip.
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ECI Announces Rajya Sabha Secretary General As Returning Officer For VP Poll
In a statement, the ECI has confirmed that the RS Secretary General, PC Mody, will be the returning officer to conduct the vice-presidential elections since Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday.
·New Delhi, India
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Election Commission appoints Rajya Sabha Secretary General as Returning Officer for Vice-Presidential Election 2025
The Election Commission of India has appointed the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha as the Returning Officer for the Vice Presidential Election 2025, along with two Assistant Returning Officers. This follows the guidelines set by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.
·New Delhi, India
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