Overview

• The Election Commission scheduled the 17th Vice-Presidential election for September 9, issuing the formal notification on August 7 and setting the nominations deadline on August 21.
• The Electoral College list of 788 MPs, comprising elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, has been finalised.
• Voting will follow proportional representation with a single transferable vote and secret ballot, requiring a minimum of 391 valid votes for victory.
• Article 68(2) of the Constitution requires the poll within 30 days of notification and entitles the elected vice-president to a five-year term.
• The ruling National Democratic Alliance’s 422-member support provides it with a decisive majority in the Electoral College.