ECI likely to hold VP polls just before end of ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
Sources said that, as per constitutional provisions, a minimum gap of 17 days is required between the date of notification and the day on which voting takes place, with 14 days allotted for candidates to file nominations, one day for scrutiny, and two days for withdrawal of candidature.
They said that since the ongoing session is scheduled to end on August 21, 'we still have 24 days to complete the entire process, as the result is announced on the day voting takes place'.
The ruling NDA is yet to announce its candidate for the post, while the united opposition INDIA bloc has hinted that it will possibly go for a common candidate.
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