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How is the Vice-President of India elected?
How is the Vice-President elected?
Solution
The Vice-President of India is chosen by both Houses of Parliament members in an Electoral College.
- The election uses proportional representation and a single transferable vote.
- Elections are conducted via a secret ballot.
- At least 20 electors (MPs) shall offer each nomination paper; another 20 should second it.
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