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Vice President election after Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit: How numbers stack up in Parliament? Who has the numbers?

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
India is set for a Vice Presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. The election, mandated to occur swiftly, will determine Dhankhar's successor, who will serve a full five-year term. The NDA holds a strong position to win, possessing a comfortable majority in both Houses of Parliament.
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