{"id":56284,"date":"2026-01-03T16:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T10:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=56284"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:14:53","slug":"vice-presidents-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/vice-presidents-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2026, List, Powers, Tenure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Vice President of India<\/strong> hold the second-highest constitutional office after the President. As per Article 65 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President is in charge during situations where the President is unable to fulfill their duties whether due to resignation, removal, death, impeachment, or incapacity. By default, the Vice Presidents of India also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over its sessions and ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings. Since the role was established, 15 strong personalities have been Vice Presidents of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vice Presidents of India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Unlike the President, the Vice Presidents of India are elected only by the members of both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. State legislatures have no role in this election. C. P. Radhakrishnan serving as the 15th Vice President of India since September 9, 2025. The first to hold the position was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who served from May 13, 1952, to May 12, 1957.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mohammad Hamid Ansari remains the only Vice President to complete two full terms, serving from August 11, 2007, to August 11, 2017. He was succeeded by M. Venkaiah Naidu, who held the post under President Ram Nath Kovind until August 2022. The Vice Presidents of India serve a five-year term but continue in office until a successor is elected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current Vice President of India<\/b><\/h2>\n

C. P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th and Current Vice President of India. He secured a total of 452 votes, comfortably crossing the required majority mark of 391 votes, and won the contest by a margin of 152 votes.<\/p>\n

The Vice President of India holds the second-highest constitutional office in the country. By virtue of this position, the Vice-President also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The election to this office is conducted by an electoral college consisting of members from both Houses of Parliament. Unlike the presidential election, the State Legislatures have no role in this process.<\/p>\n

List of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was First Vice President of India, took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 13, 1952. Below is the complete List of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List of Vice Presidents of India from 1952 to 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
S. No.<\/th>\nVice-President<\/th>\nTenure (From)<\/th>\nTenure (To)<\/th>\nPresident(s) During Tenure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nDr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/td>\n13 May 1952<\/td>\n12 May 1962<\/td>\nDr. Rajendra Prasad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nDr. Zakir Hussain<\/td>\n13 May 1962<\/td>\n12 May 1967<\/td>\nDr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nVarahagiri Venkata Giri<\/td>\n13 May 1967<\/td>\n20 July 1969<\/td>\nDr. Zakir Hussain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nGopal Swarup Pathak<\/td>\n31 August 1969<\/td>\n30 August 1974<\/td>\nV. V. Giri, Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBasappa Danappa Jatti<\/td>\n31 August 1974<\/td>\n30 August 1979<\/td>\nDr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nJustice Muhammad Hidayatullah<\/td>\n31 August 1979<\/td>\n30 August 1984<\/td>\nNeelam Sanjiva Reddy, Giani Zail Singh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nRamaswamy Venkataraman<\/td>\n31 August 1984<\/td>\n24 July 1987<\/td>\nGiani Zail Singh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nShankar Dayal Sharma<\/td>\n7 September 1987<\/td>\n24 July 1992<\/td>\nRamaswamy Venkataraman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nKocheril Raman Narayanan<\/td>\n21 August 1992<\/td>\n24 July 1997<\/td>\nShankar Dayal Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nKrishan Kant<\/td>\n21 August 1997<\/td>\n27 July 2002<\/td>\nK. R. Narayanan, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nBhairon Singh Shekhawat<\/td>\n19 August 2002<\/td>\n21 July 2007<\/td>\nA. P. J. Abdul Kalam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nMohammad Hamid Ansari<\/td>\n11 August 2007<\/td>\n10 August 2017<\/td>\nPratibha Patil, Pranab Mukherjee, Ram Nath Kovind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nM. Venkaiah Naidu<\/td>\n11 August 2017<\/td>\n11 August 2022<\/td>\nRam Nath Kovind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nJagdeep Dhankhar<\/td>\n11 August 2022<\/td>\n21 July 2025<\/td>\nDroupadi Murmu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nC. P. Radhakrishnan<\/td>\n09 September 2025<\/td>\nIncumbent<\/td>\nDroupadi Murmu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Vice Presidents of India Constitutional Provision<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Vice Presidents of India holds an important constitutional position, acting as the second-highest authority in the country and playing a key legislative and executive role. The provisions related to the office of the Vice Presidents of India are discussed in Articles 63 to 70 of the Indian Constitution. These articles outline the eligibility, method of election, tenure, powers, functions, and procedures in case of vacancies. The table below includes overview of Vice President of India Constitutional Provision:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vice President of India Constitutional Provision<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Article<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Article 63<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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There will be an Indian Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 64<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Vice-President shall not hold any other paid post and shall serve as the Council of States\u2019 de facto Chairman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 65<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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When there are brief gaps in the office or when the president is not present, the vice president fills in for him or herself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 66<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The members of an electoral college made up of representatives from both Houses of Parliament will choose the vice president. The Vice-President is not permitted to serve in either the House of Representatives or the House of the Legislature of any State.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 67<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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From the time of his appointment, the Vice-tenure President\u2019s in office must be for a period of five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 68<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Before the term\u2019s expiration, a vote must be held to fill any vacancies caused by the vice president\u2019s tenure coming to an end. Elections must be held as soon as possible to fill any vacancies left by the vice president\u2019s death, resignation, or removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 69<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Each Vice President must take an oath or affirmation before the President, or a person he has nominated in that capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Article 70<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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President\u2019s duties are discharged in other emergencies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

First Vice President of India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was First Vice President of India. He was born on September 5, 1888, to Shri S. Veerasamiah. A renowned scholar and philosopher, Radhakrishnan held several academic honours, including an M.A., and multiple honorary degrees such as D.Litt., LL.D., D.C.L., and D.L. He was also a Fellow of the British Academy (F.B.A.) and the Royal Society of Literature (F.R.S.L.), and an Honorary Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vice Presidents of India Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

To be eligible for the position of Vice President of India, a candidate must meet certain constitutional criteria. These qualifications ensure that the office is held by an individual with sufficient experience, integrity, and independence. Below are the key Vice Presidents of India Eligibility Criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

If elected while still a member of either House, he is considered to have vacated that seat from the day he takes office. Also, the Vice Presidents of India cannot hold any salaried position under the central, state, or local governments, or any public authority during the term.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Must be a citizen of India.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Must be at least 35 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Must not hold any office of profit under the central or state government, or any public or local authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Vice Presidents of India Tenure<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Vice Presidents of India assumes office on the date he begins his term, which lasts for five years. However, he can choose to resign before completing the term. Apart from resignation, there are several other situations where the office of the Vice President can become vacant:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Completion of the five-year term<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Voluntary resignation<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Removal through a formal process<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Death while in office<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. If the election is declared invalid by the Supreme Court<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Vice Presidents of India Impeachment<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Article 67(b)<\/strong> of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> deals with the removal of the Vice-President of India<\/strong>. It states that the Vice-President may be removed from office by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)<\/strong> passed by a majority of all its then members<\/strong> and agreed to by the Lok Sabha (House of the People)<\/strong>. However, such a resolution cannot be moved unless at least 14 days\u2019 notice<\/strong> has been given of the intention to move it.<\/p>\n

      Vice Presidents of India Powers and Functions<\/b><\/h2>\n