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Indian vice-presidential election, 2002

Indian vice-presidential election, 2002
India
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Nominee Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Sushil Kumar Shinde
Party BJP INC
Alliance NDA
Home state Rajasthan Maharashtra
Electoral vote 454 305
Percentage 59.82% 40.18%

Vice-President before election

Vacant, last held by
Krishan Kant
Janata Dal

Elected Vice-President

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
BJP


Vacant, last held by
Krishan Kant
Janata Dal

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
BJP

The 2002 Indian vice-presidential election was held on 12 August 2002 to elect the newly-vacated post of Vice-President of India. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat defeated Sushil Kumar Shinde to become 11th Vice President of India. Incumbent VP Krishan Kant did not contest the election and died before the election occurred.

Indian presidential election, 2002


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