Vice Presidential elections

Nepal Presidential Elections to be Held on March 9

President of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhandari is the second president of the country after the Himalayan nation adopted the democratic-republican system.

Jan 30, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

'People hinted at elevation as Vice President if I...': Meghalaya Guv Satya Pal Malik makes big statement

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik described Jagdeep Dhankhar as "deserving".

Sep 11, 2022, 14:10 PM IST

'Result was foreordained but Gita teaches...': Shashi Tharoor lauds Margaret Alva for fighting with 'grace'

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday was elected as the next Vice-President of India. Margaret Alva lost the Vice Presidential elections by a huge margin.

Aug 07, 2022, 11:13 AM IST

TMC asks MP Sisir Adhikari why he voted in Vice Presidential polls after party abstained

Earlier, TMC had issued a notice to their party MP Sisir Adhikari asking him to not participate in the Vice Presidential elections this year.

Aug 07, 2022, 07:45 AM IST

'If elected, I'll...': Opposition's vice presidential candidate Margaret Alva writes to all MPs ahead of August 6 election

Margaret Alva, a veteran Congress leader, said over these years she has worked for the country with integrity and commitment.

Aug 01, 2022, 18:55 PM IST

Opposition VP candidate Margaret Alva attacks Centre, says 'BIG BROTHER' monitoring phone calls

On Monday, Margaret Alva said that she has been unable to make or receive calls after she spoke to some "friends in the BJP".

Jul 26, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Vice Presidential Polls 2022: Opposition candidate Margaret Alva's TOP controversies over the years

Vice Presidential elections 2022: UPA candidate Margaret Alva has had many controversial clashes with the Congress party in the past.

Jul 19, 2022, 22:44 PM IST

Vice Presidential election 2022: Opposition's candidate to be Margaret Alva, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Vice Presidential election 2022: The decision to pick Margaret Alva comes after the opposition party leaders met in New Delhi at Sharad Pawar's residence today to select a joint candidate.

Jul 17, 2022, 16:57 PM IST

Jagdeep Dhankhar enters VP race: Know West Bengal governor's TOP controversies with Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar has often had face-offs with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. 

Jul 17, 2022, 15:58 PM IST

Vice Presidential elections: Jagdeep Dhankhar will be second VP from Rajasthan if elected

Vice Presidential elections 2022: Jagdeep Dhankhar was announced as National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) vice-presidential candidate's on July 16.

Jul 17, 2022, 10:00 AM IST

All about Jagdeep Dhankar - likely next Vice-President Of India

Jagdeep Dhankar profile (Who is Jagdeep Dhankar): Jagdeep Dhankar is considered as a close confidante of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. His name for the big role was announced today by BJP chief JP Nadda. However, not much is known about Dhankar apart from his role as Governor in West Bengal.

Jul 16, 2022, 20:34 PM IST

Amarinder Singh likely to be NDA's VICE-PRESIDENT candidate, to join BJP soon: Sources

Amarinder Singh is currently in London for a back surgery. According to sources in the saffron camp, the process of merging his party 'Punjab Lok Congress' with the BJP will begin when he returns home after a couple of weeks.

Jul 02, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

Shiv Sena taunts Sonia Gandhi, says Gopalkrishna Gandhi used all powers to save Yakub Memon

Shiv Sena on Monday hit out at Congress president Sonia Gandhi for naming former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi, a grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, as the opposition candidate for the post of Vice President.

Jul 17, 2017, 12:12 PM IST