Vice Presidents of India: According to Article 63 of the Indian Constitution, there shall be a Vice-President of India. This is the 2nd highest constitutional office in the Indian government. Under Article 64, the Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and cannot hold any other office of profit. As the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Vice-President serves a term of five years but can continue in the office until a successor takes office, even if the term has expired.
As per Articles 64 and 89(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President fulfills the role of ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice-President is the second most significant authority after the President. Under Article 65, the Vice-President can make critical decisions in certain circumstances such as resignation, removal, death, impeachment, or if the President is unable to perform their functions. Below is the complete list of Vice Presidents of India from independence to 2025.
List of Vice Presidents of India
There have been 13 Vice Presidents (Uparaashtrapati) of India since the office was established in the Constitution. The Vice Presidents of India List from 1952 to 2025 is detailed below:
| S.NO | Vice Presidents of India | Party Name | Term of Office | Term in Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (First Vice-President of India) | Independent | 13 May 1952 – 12 May 1957 13 May 1957 – 12 May 1962 | 9 years, 364 days |
| 2. | Zakir Hussain | Independent | 13 May 1962 – 12 May 1967 | 4 years, 364 days |
| 3. | V. V. Giri | Independent | 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969 | 1 year, 364 days |
| 4. | Gopal Swarup Pathak | Independent | 31 August 1969 – 30 August 1974 | 4 years, 364 days |
| 5. | B. D. Jatti | Indian National Congress | 31 August 1974 – 30 August 1979 | 4 years, 364 days |
| 6. | Mohammad Hidayatullah | Independent | 31 August 1979 – 30 August 1984 | 4 years, 364 days |
| 7. | R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987 | 2 years, 327 days |
| 8. | Shankar Dayal Sharma | Indian National Congress | 3 September 1987 – 24 July 1992 | 4 years, 325 days |
| 9. | K. R. Narayanan | Indian National Congress | 21 August 1992 – 24 July 1997 | 4 years, 337 days |
| 10. | Krishan Kant | Janata Dal | 21 August 1997 – 27 July 2002 | 4 years, 340 days |
| 11. | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | Bhartiya Janata Party | 19 August 2002 – 21 July 2007 | 4 years, 336 days |
| 12. | Mohammad Hamid Ansari | Indian National Congress | 11 August 2007 – 11 August 2012 11 August 2012 – 11 August 2017 | 9 years, 364 days |
| 13. | Venkaiah Naidu | Bhartiya Janata Party | 11 August 2017 – 11 August 2022 | 4 years, 364 days |
| 14. | Jagdeep Dhankhar | Bhartiya Janata Party | 11 August 2022 - at Present | Incumbent |
For additional details, visit Prime Ministers of India List From 1947 to 2025
Vice Presidents of India List in Hindi (Bhaarat Up-Raashtrapati)
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Eligibility for Vice President of India
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- They must have completed the age of 35 years.
- They should be qualified to be elected as a Rajya Sabha member.
- They must not hold any office of profit under the Union government, any state government, or any local authority.
Powers and Functions of Vice Presidents of India
- The President of India serves as the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over its meetings. The functions and powers of the Vice President are similar to those of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- The Vice-President takes on the role of President when there is a vacancy due to resignation, removal, death, or otherwise, for a maximum period of 6 months.
- While acting as President, the Vice-President receives a salary and allowances equivalent to those of the President of India.
- The election of a person as Vice-President cannot be challenged for an incomplete electoral college.
- If the Supreme Court declares a Vice-President's election void, actions taken by them before the declaration remain valid and in force.
- Article 63: There shall be a Vice President of India.
- Article 64: The Vice-President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any office of profit.
- Article 65: The Vice-President may act as President or discharge functions during a vacancy.
- Article 66: The Vice-President shall be elected by an electoral college comprising members of both Houses of Parliament.
- Article 67: The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of appointment.
- Article 68: Elections for a vacant position must be held promptly.
- Article 69: Every Vice-President shall take an oath on entering office.
- Article 70: Discharge of presidential functions in certain contingencies.
- Article 71: Matters related to the election of a President or Vice-President.
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