Question

How the Vice President elected? What are the qualification needed to elect as Vice President?

Answer 1

1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. He must have completed the age of thirty-five years.
3. He must not hold any office of profit under the Union, State, or Local government.
4. He should have the other qualifications required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha. The election and term of the Vice-President are five years. His office may terminate earlier than the fixed term either by resignation, death, or removal.
5. He is eligible for re-election.
6. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of the Vice President.
7. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can perform the duties of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the vice president).