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List of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2023

The position of the Vice President of India is notable for being the second-highest constitutional authority in the country and holds considerable swag in the functioning of the Indian government. The responsibilities of this role include serving as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament and undertaking various ceremonial duties. Throughout India’s history, there has been a series of noteworthy who have held this esteemed position. This article will take a chronological journey through the history of India’s Vice Presidents, illuminating their contributions and significance.

List of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2023

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the renowned philosopher and statesman, was the first Vice President of India, serving from 13th May 1952 to 12th May 1962, after which he assumed the role of President. Since then, India has had a total of 14 Presidents, with the current Vice President being Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Here is the complete list of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2023:

S. No. Vice Presidents Tenure
1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 13th May 1952 – 12th May 1962
2. Zakir Hussain 13th May 1963 – 12th May 1967
3. V.V. Giri 13th May 1967 – 3rd May 1969
4. Gopal Swarup Pathak 31st August 1969 – 30th August 1974
5. B.D. Jatti 31st August 1974 – 30th August 1979
6. Mohammad Hidayatullah 31st August 1979 – 30th August 1984
7. R. Venkataraman 31st August 1984 – 24th July 1987
8. Shankar Dayal Sharma 3rd September 1987 – 24th July 1992
9. K.R. Narayanan 21st August 1992 – 24th July 1997
10. Krishan Kant 21st August 1997 – 27th July 2002
11. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat 19th August 2002 – 21st July 2007
12. Mohammad Hamid Ansari 11th August 2007 – 11th August 2017
13. Venkaiah Naidu 11th August 2017 – 11th August 2022
14. Jagdeep Dhankhar 11th August 2022- Incumbent

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Who is the first Vice President of India?

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the renowned philosopher and statesman, was the first Vice President of India, serving from 13th May 1952 to 12th May 1962, after which he assumed the role of President.

Who is the current Vice President of India?

The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar who is serving the country since 2022.

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