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Vice-Presidential elections 2022 live updates: Some oppn parties backed BJP, damaged credibility, says Margaret Alva after losing
NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar has defeated Opposition pick Margaret Alva and to become the new Vice President of India. As per the Returning Officer, Dhankhar secured 528 votes against Alva's 182. Members of Parliament of both houses voted today to elect the next Vice President of India. Stay with TOI for live updates-Read Less
Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the residence of Jagdeep Dhankhar in Delhi.
Jagdeep Dhankar has won the vice-presidential election with a large majority. On the other hand, Margaret Alva got merely 182 votes. I congratulate him. He comes from a farming background. He will help address the farmers' woes.
Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana CM
Dhankhar second leader from Rajasthan to get elected vice-president
agdeep Dhankhar is the second leader from Rajasthan after Bhairon Singh Shekhawat to get elected the vice-president of India. With the election of Dhankhar, a Jat leader who belongs to Jhunjhunu district, now both the lower and upper houses of Parliament will be presided over by leaders from Rajasthan. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is also from Rajasthan. He represents Kota-Bundi parliamentary constituency of the state.
Rahul Gandhi's tweet after Dhankar's election
Congratulations to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji on being elected as the 14th Vice-President of India. Thank you to Smt… https://t.co/IcL9RrSJFH
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1659797805000Outgoing Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu congratulates Dhankar, says the nation will benefit from his experience, legal expertise.
Alva's reaction after losing election
This election was opportunity for Opposition to work together, to leave past behind, build trust, Margaret Alva after losing the VP election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Jagdeep Dhankhar to congratulate him on his election as the Vice President.
Margaret Alva concedes defeat, congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar for winning Vice Presidential poll.
"Dhankar's long public life, wide experience to benefit nation'
Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar on winning Vice Presidential polls; tweets "His long public life, wide experience & deep understanding of people’s issues will certainly benefit the nation. I'm confident that he'll make an exceptional VP & RS Chairman."
In his tweet, Union minister Amit Shah said that "the Upper House will definitely benefit from his [Dhankar's] experience and close understanding of ground issues."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to meet and congratulate Jagdeep Dhankhar after his victory in the election.
Union home minister Amit Shah congratulates the new Vice-President
मुझे विश्वास है कि उपराष्ट्रपति व राज्यसभा के सभापति के रूप में @jdhankhar1 जी संविधान के एक आदर्श संरक्षक सिद्ध… https://t.co/aYXClKv7X5
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 1659796490000Dhankar wins by a margin of 346 votes
"NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar won by 346 votes as he bagged 528 of the total 725 votes that were cast. While 15 were termed invalid, Opposition candidate Margret Alva received 182 votes in the election," Lok Sabha General Secretary Utpal K Singh said.
Out of 780 electors comprising elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and elected members of the Lok Sabha, 725 electors cast their votes. Total voter turnout is 92.94%.
Utpal Kumar Singh, Lok Sabha Secretary-General
Dhankar secures over 500 votes
"NDA's vice-presidential nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar secures 528 votes against Opposition candidate Margaret Alva's 182," the Returning Officer said.
BJP chief JP Nadda arrives at the residence of NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar in Delhi, after the latter was elected as the Vice President. (ANI photo)
As many as 725 MPs cast their ballot in Vice-Presidential poll, which is 92.94% of total votes; 15 votes declared invalid.
Returning Officer
All about India's new Vice President
'Dhankar elected next vice president'
NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar wins election with 500 votes. Opposition's Margaret Alva bags less than 200, say sources. (PTI)
Counting under way (ANI photo)
