The process of filing nominations for the August 5 vice-presidential election began from Tuesday with the Election Commission issuing notification. Neither the ruling NDA nor the opposition has so far announced their respective candidates for the post of vice president.
The nominations can be submitted by July 18. The scrutiny will take place on July 19 and the last date for withdrawing from the electoral battle is July 21. The polling, if required, it will take place on August 5 and the counting will also take place on the same evening. In the vice president election, a candidate requires 20 proposers and 20 seconders who should be members of Parliament. Members of Parliament will use special pens for marking their choice. No whip can be issued by political parties as the election is through a secret ballot. Secretary General of Rajya Sabha Shumsher K Sheriff is the returning officer for the election.