The Vice President of India, has submitted his resignation to the President under Article 67(b) of the Constitution.
This marks a rare instance in 6India’s constitutional history.
🔍 Constitutional Provisions:
• Article 63: There shall be a Vice President of India.
• Article 66: Election process.
• Article 67(b): The Vice President may resign by writing under his hand addressed to the President.
🗳️ Role of Vice President:
• Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• Acts as President in absence/vacancy in certain situations under Article 65.
📚 Prelims + Mains Angle:
• Powers & Functions of VP vs. President.
• Constitutional provisions related to resignation & vacancy.
• Role of VP in Parliamentary system.
🧠 Keep note: Resignation of top constitutional posts often triggers questions in UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 2.
