Vice-President election on August 6: Election Commission of India

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, June 29

The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced the poll schedule to elect the 16th Vice-President of the country. The voting will take place between 10 am and 5 pm on August 6. The counting, if required, and the result thereof will be declared on the same date.

The term of office of incumbent Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu ends on August 10.

“Counting of votes will be held in New Delhi under the supervision of the Returning Officer,” the ECI said in a statement. “The last date for filing nominations is July 19, while the scrutiny will take place on August 20. The last date for the withdrawal of candidature is July 22,” the ECI said.

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