Election Commission announces date for Vice President's poll, days after Jagdeep Dhankhar's shock exit.

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the election of the next Vice President.

As per the schedule, the last date for nominations is August 21, while the date of polling is September 9. 

The results of the election will be announced on the polling day itself, the Election Commission said.

The election was necessitated after the resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 22.

"To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution," Dhankhar's resignation letter read.

The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote, the Vice President's office website stated.

The Electoral College to elect a person to the office of the Vice-President consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament.

Source: Hindustantimes