New Delhi, Sep 10
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday expressed its appreciation for the smooth and orderly conduct of the 17th Vice Presidential election, held in the Parliament House, and praised the coordinated efforts of officials, security forces and observers involved in the exercise.
In a statement, the Commission noted that the poll for electing the 15th Vice President of India was held as scheduled on September 9, 2025, in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, First Floor, Parliament House, New Delhi.
Out of 781 eligible electors, 767 exercised their franchise. Of these, 15 ballot papers were declared invalid during counting.
This year’s poll marks the 17th Vice Presidential election since Independence. Radhakrishnan will succeed Jagdeep Dhankhar and assume office as the constitutional second-in-command after the President of India.