The election to the office of President of India and Vice-President of India is going to be held in coming days. Many of you would perhaps be wondering as to what is the procedure for electing the President and the Vice-president of India.
You should know that the substantive provisions for election to these two offices are laid down in the Constitution of India. The election is held under Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 and the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Rules, 1974. The public, which otherwise cast vote to elect the Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly of any State, do not cast vote in this election. Only the Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly of all States cast vote in this election. ............
