The post of Vice President of India is the second highest constitutional post after the President. The Vice President is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, which means that whoever is the Vice President will automatically also be the President (or Chairman) of the Rajya Sabha. The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar. His tenure started from August 11, 2022.
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- List of Vice Presidents of India
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Jagdeep Dhankhar – Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Facts related to Vice Presidents of India
- Who is the Vice President of India?
- What is the tenure of the Vice President of India?
- Who was the first Vice President of India?
- How many Vice Presidents have been elected in India so far?
- Download Image of Vice Presidents of India
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Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states – “Bharat ka ek uprastrapati hoga.”
List of Vice Presidents of India |
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| Vice President of India | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Jagdeep Dhankhar | 11 August 2022 – अवलंबी |
| Venkaiah Naidu | 11 August 2017 – 11 August 2022 |
| Mohammad Hamid Ansari | 11 August 2007 – 11 August 2012 11 August 2012 – 11 August 2017 |
| Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 19 August 2002 – 21 July 2007 |
| Krishan Kant | 21 August 1997 – 27 July 2002 |
| K. R. Narayanan | 21 August 1992 – 24 July 1997 |
| Shankar Dayal Sharma | 3 September 1987 – 24 July 1992 |
| R. Venkataraman | 31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987 |
| Mohammad Hidayatullah | 31 August 1979 – 30 August 1984 |
| B. D. Jatti | 31 August 1974 – 30 August 1979 |
| Gopal Swarup Pathak | 31 August 1969 – 30 August 1974 |
| V. V. Giri | 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969 |
| Zakir Hussain | 13 May 1962 – 12 May 1967 |
| Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | 13 May 1952 – 12 May 1957 13 May 1957 – 12 May 1962 |
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888–1975), the country’s first Vice President, was an Indian philosopher, politician and teacher who played an important role in shaping the intellectual and educational landscape of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888. His birth anniversary is celebrated every year as Teachers’ Day, reflecting the legacy of his teaching. Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. Radhakrishnan was also the second President of India.
Jagdeep Dhankhar
The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar. Born on May 18, 1951, Dhankhar has also been a Supreme Court advocate and is also the former president of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association, Jaipur. Dhankhar assumed the charge of Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha on August 11, 2022. Before this, Jagdeep Dhankhar was the Governor of West Bengal.
Facts related to Vice Presidents of India
- The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Vice Presidents who also became President: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri, R. Venkataraman, Shankar Dayal Sharma and K.R. Narayanan, all these 6 Vice Presidents later also became the President of India.
- Two-term Vice Presidents: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Mohammad Hamid Ansari were the two Vice Presidents who served two terms (10 years).
- After Krishnakant, no Vice President could become the President of India.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
To be elected Vice President, a person should have these qualifications –
- Be a citizen of India.
- Must be at least 35 years of age.
- Do not hold any position of profit.
Who is the vice-president of india?
The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has been in office since August 11, 2022.
What is the tenure of the Vice President of India?
5 Years
Who was the first Vice President of India?
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is the first Vice President of India.
How many Vice Presidents have been elected in India so far?
Till now there have been 14 Vice-Presidents in India. The current Vice President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is the current and 14th Vice President of India.
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