Election for VP must be held ‘ASAP’ in event of a vacancy

The election to the vice-president's office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent's term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the vice-president through proportional representation using a single transferable vote. The Election Commission oversees the process, with MPs voting by secret ballot and political parties unable to issue whips.Original Article