History & Civics
How is the Vice President elected?
Union Parliament
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The Vice President of the Indian Union is elected jointly by members of both the Houses of the Parliament. The election of the Vice President shall be indirect and in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. The proposal for nomination of Vice President has to be proposed by 20 members and seconded by 20 members of Parliament. An absolute majority of the votes polled is also required for the election of the Vice-President.
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