Vice Presidential Election: Arif Mohammad Khan also in BJP's list, potential candidates

NEW DELHI: With the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9, the BJP is in the final stages of deliberations on who should be the candidate. Although many names have been floated from various quarters, the leadership has not officially responded. However, leaders had earlier clarified that the next Vice President will be someone associated with the RSS ideology.

The names of former Kerala Governor and now Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena are being heard. However, the names of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, Sikkim Governor Om Mathur and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha are also on the list. Apart from this, Seshadri Chari is also being considered. BJP sources say that current Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is also a possibility in the context of the Bihar elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have met several governors and lieutenant governors in the past month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda have been tasked with selecting the candidate. There are plans to convene a large meeting of top leaders and allies ahead of the elections.

All NDA MPs have been called for a parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday when Parliament resumes for the second part of the monsoon session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the MPs at the Parliament auditorium.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21 due to health reasons. Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation came when his term was up till August 2027. While it is said that Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons, it is said that the resignation was due to disagreements with the leadership.