The term of present incumbent Hamid Ansari, who has held the post for two consecutive terms, is coming to an end on 10 August.
The
electoral college which elects the vice president, who is also the ex
officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, consists of elected and nominated
members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The total strength of the
two Houses is 790, but there are some vacancies.