2002 Indian vice presidential election

2002 Indian vice presidential election
12 August 2002
 
Nominee Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Sushil Kumar Shinde
Party BJP INC
Alliance NDA INC Alliance
Home state Rajasthan Maharashtra
Electoral vote 454 305
Percentage 59.82% 40.18%
Vice President before election

Vacant, last held by
Krishan Kant
JD

Elected Vice President

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
BJP

The 2002 Indian vice presidential election was held on 12 August 2002 to elect the newly vacated post of the 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. Sekhawat got nearly 60% of votes.

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