EC finalises Electoral College for vice presidential poll
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New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) The Election Commission on Thursday said it has finalised the Electoral College for the vice presidential election, necessitated due to the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post.
The vice president of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising the elected members and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the elected members of the Lok Sabha.
In a statement, the poll authority said it has finalized the Electoral College list for the Vice Presidential Election, 2025.
The Electoral College list will be available for purchase at a counter set up in the Election Commission office from the date of notification, which is likely to be announced soon, the poll body said.
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