New Delhi, July 25 -- The Election Commission, in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice and with the approval of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has appointed the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha as the Returning Officer for the upcoming Vice-Presidential Election in 2025.

According to the official statement, "As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting the election to the office of the Vice President."

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing health reasons. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he said he was stepping down "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."

"To prioritise he...