List of Vice President of India (1952-2024)

Vice President of India

The Vice President of India holds the second-highest constitutional position in the Government of India and serves as the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The election of the Vice President involves members of the electoral committee, comprising members from both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Notably, the state legislature does not play a role in the Vice President Elections. The office has seen distinguished individuals in the past, with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan being the first Vice President, serving from May 13, 1952, to May 12, 1957. Mohammad Hamid Ansari holds the record for the longest tenure, serving for ten years from August 11, 2007, to August 11, 2017.

The immediate predecessor to Jagdeep Dhankhar was Venkaiah Naidu, who served from August 11, 2017, to August 11, 2022, during the Presidency of Ram Nath Kovind. The term of the Vice President is five years, with the possibility of continuing in office until the successor assumes charge.

List of Vice Presidents of India

The Vice President of India is a pivotal constitutional office, holding the second-highest position in the country and serving as the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Over the years, India has seen distinguished individuals occupy this esteemed role. Here is a chronological list of Vice Presidents, highlighting their respective terms of office:

Vice President of India: Qualification

1. The vice President of India must be a citizen of India.
2. Age limit for being a vice President is not less than 35 years.
3. An eligible member of the Rajya Sabha
4. The elected vice President should not be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
5. He/she should not hold any office of profit.

Vice President of India: Term of Office

The Vice President of India is elected for 5 years, and the present Vice President is also eligible for re-elections. The vice President can be terminated based on the following methods.

• Resignation to be addressed to the President.
• Removal of a resolution of the council of states passed by the majority of its members and agreed by the Lok Sabha.