New Delhi: Following the final date for the withdrawal of candidature on August 25, 2025, the Election Commission of India has announced that two candidates will be contesting the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. The contenders are Shri Buchireddy Sudershan Reddy and Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan.
The polling is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, New Delhi. Voting will commence at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m.
The Electoral College for the Vice-Presidential election comprises members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Notably, nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are also eligible to participate and are entitled to vote.
All polling arrangements within Parliament House are being overseen by Shri P.C. Mody, the Returning Officer for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha.
The counting of votes will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the same day, with the result expected to be declared immediately thereafter.