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With VP Polls On Horizon, How One Vote Blocked KR Narayanan's Unopposed Win In 1992

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9 hours ago

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With VP Polls On Horizon, How One Vote Blocked KR Narayanan's Unopposed Win In 1992

Narayanan and Joginder Singh were the only candidates for the 1992 Vice Presidential election Out of the 16 Vice Presidential elections held in India so far, four were uncontested—1952, 1957, 1979, and 1987. The 1992 election might have joined that list if not for Kaka Joginder Singh, a perennial candidate famed for contesting and losing over 300 polls. Singh, famously dubbed 'Dharti Pakad" for his habit of filing nominations across the country only to lose, contested the 1992 Vice Presidential polls and secured a solitary vote. As a result, KR Narayanan, the candidate of the ruling Congress party, was technically not elected unopposed, even though he won 700 of the 701 valid votes. The Election of 1992 Narayanan and Joginder Singh were the only candidates for the 1992 Vice Presidential election. Out of 790 electors, 711 (90.00%) voted. With ten votes found to be invalid, there were 701 valid votes. Narayanan secured 700 out of 701 valid votes—more than double the quota of 351—while Singh got just one. Though there's no official count, Joginder Singh is believed to have contested around 310 elections in India—from the presidency to the Lok Sabha. He lost every single one before passing away in 1998. 2025 Election The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a booklet titled 'Election to the Office of Vice-President of India, 2025", which elucidates all notable aspects of this election in a simple and accessible format. Aimed at enhancing public awareness about the upcoming 2025 Vice Presidential Election—necessitated by the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar last week—the booklet lays out the key constitutional and procedural elements. The poll body is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President of India 'as soon as possible" after the vacancy arises. The ECI explained that the newly elected Vice President will be entitled to hold the post for a full five-year term from the date of assuming office. 'The Vice-Presidential Election significantly differs from the more commonly known elections to the House of People and State Legislative Assemblies in terms of the electorate involved, eligibility of candidates, the system of voting, the counting of votes and the legal provisions that govern the election, to name a few," the ECI stated. The booklet broadly covers the constitutional provisions relating to the Vice Presidential election, the composition of the electoral college, candidate eligibility, nomination rules, framing of the election schedule, appointment of the returning officer and assistant returning officers, poll venue, system of voting, counting method, and procedures for resolving disputes. It also includes brief notes on all 16 Vice Presidential elections held between 1952 and 2022. The Journey of 16 elections The upcoming 2025 election will be the seventeenth. Earlier elections to this office were held in 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2022. Details shared in the 28-page booklet show that only four of the 16 elections for the post of Vice President have been won without a contest. Two-time Vice President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was elected unopposed in 1952 and 1957. In 1952, Janab Shaik Khadir Hussain from Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh filed a nomination, but his papers were rejected—leaving Radhakrishnan as the sole candidate. The first contested election for the post occurred in 1962 when Dr Zakir Hussain faced NC Samantsinhar. Hussain secured 568 votes—276 more than the required quota. Samantsinhar received only 14 votes. With a victory margin of 554, this is the second VP election with the highest margin after 1992. In 1967, VV Giri was elected with 483 votes. He resigned in 1969 to contest the Presidential election. That year's Vice Presidential election saw the highest number of candidates—six. GS Pathak won with 400 first-preference votes. The 1979 election also saw Mohammad Hidayatullah declared elected unopposed. The 1987 election also saw a Vice President elected unopposed. According to the ECI document, 27 candidates filed nominations, but on scrutiny, the returning officer found only one valid nomination—Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, then governor of Maharashtra. It was the last time a Vice President was elected unopposed. top videos View all Since 2012, three Vice Presidential elections have been held—each with two candidates in the fray. As India heads into its 17th Vice Presidential election, the ECI's new booklet not only demystifies the process but also recalls how even a single candidate—be it a front-runner or a footnote—can shape the narrative of Indian democracy. About the Author Nivedita Singh Nivedita Singh is a data journalist and covers the Election Commission, Indian Railways and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. She has nearly seven years of experience in the news media. She tweets @ More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : election Jagdeep Dhankhar vice president view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 30, 2025, 08:00 IST News india With VP Polls On Horizon, How One Vote Blocked KR Narayanan's Unopposed Win In 1992 Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate from North Carolina, sources tell CNN

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5 days ago

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate from North Carolina, sources tell CNN

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is expected to run for the Senate in North Carolina, setting up a marquee race in next year's midterms, two sources familiar with Whatley's plans tell CNN. He will enter the race with President Donald Trump's backing, after Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, opted against running for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. A North Carolina Republican consultant who has worked to set up Whatley's campaign told CNN on Thursday that a formal announcement is expected to come 'in the next week to 10 days.' Politico first reported Whatley's plans. The president preemptively threw his support behind Whatley in a post on Truth Social Thursday night where he also endorsed RNC treasurer Joe Gruters to succeed him as the committee's leader. 'Mike would make an unbelievable Senator from North Carolina,' Trump wrote. 'He is fantastic at everything he does, and he was certainly great at the RNC where, in the Presidential Election, we won every Swing State, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College by a landslide! But I have a mission for my friends in North Carolina, and that is to get Michael Whatley to run for the U.S. Senate.' The RNC chairman's entry sets the stage for what's likely to be one of the best-funded, highest-profile Senate races on the 2026 midterm calendar. Former Gov. Roy Cooper, a popular Democrat who was term-limited after eight years and left office at the end of 2024, also plans to announce a Senate run in the coming days, sources told CNN. Lara Trump plans to remain in her in role as host of a weekly Fox News show and will also appear alongside Whatley at upcoming political events, a source said. 'I am deeply grateful for the encouragement and support I have received from the people of my home state whom I love so much,' she said in a post on X. 'While I am not running in this election, my passion for Making America Great Again burns brightly, and I look forward to the future, wherever that leads.' The clash in North Carolina comes as Democrats, who need to flip four Senate seats to claim the majority, look for opportunities to make races for Republican-held seats competitive on an unforgiving map in which North Carolina could be the only true toss-up. Democrats' Senate hopes of flipping GOP-held seats elsewhere could hinge on retirement and recruiting questions. In Maine, five-term Sen. Susan Collins has beaten back stiff Democratic challenges in the past. In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn faces a primary challenge from state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued conservative firebrand who Democrats view as a much weaker general election candidate. In Iowa, Sen. Joni Ernst has not yet announced her reelection plans, though Republicans have several strong potential replacements if she opts out. In Ohio, Democrats hope former Sen. Sherrod Brown, who narrowly lost his seat in 2024, will attempt a comeback — this time challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted. Democrats must also defend Senate seats in several swing states, including Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff is seeking reelection and open seats in Michigan and New Hampshire. Whatley previously spent five years as chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and the RNC's general counsel. He took the helm of the national party in 2024 after Trump's tensions with former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Gruters, who Trump on Thursday said 'will have my Complete and Total Endorsement' to succeed Whatley as chairman, was floated as a possibility for the leadership post in 2024 as well. 'I'm looking forward to advancing President Trump's America First agenda as the next Chair of the RNC,' Gruters said in a statement to CNN. 'He is the greatest President in our nation's history, and I'm ready to serve, fight, and win for our party and our country.' The Florida state senator is a longtime friend and ally of Trump, bucking the party line in the Sunshine State by backing Trump over Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Their relationship predates Trump's time in office to when he was a celebrity developer still weighing a political future. In 2012, on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Gruters convinced Trump to headline a fundraiser for the nearby Sarasota GOP. Gruters, who was chairman of the local party at the time, named Trump the Statesman of the Year. Trump had endorsed Gruters in his bid to become Florida's chief financial officer, a cabinet-level position that is elected statewide. It's unclear if Gruters will drop out of the race. DeSantis recently passed over Gruters and spurned Trump when he filled a vacancy at state CFO with state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia. This story has been updated with additional information. CNN's Donald Judd and Steve Contorno contributed to this report.

Pro wrestling great Ric Flair leads emotional tributes after Hulk Hogan dies following cardiac arrest

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6 days ago

Entertainment
Fox News

Pro wrestling great Ric Flair leads emotional tributes after Hulk Hogan dies following cardiac arrest

Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was among the many that mourned the loss of fellow wrestling great Hulk Hogan, who died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Florida on Thursday. Hogan was 71. "I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend Hulk Hogan," Flair wrote in a statement on social media. "Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn't Ask For Him To Be." He went on to thank Hogan for the kindness he showed him during his health battles, adding "Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!" TMZ Sports first reported the news of Hogan's passing, citing a possible "cardiac arrest" at his home in Clearwater, Florida. His death came weeks after he had allegedly suffered a health crisis. The Clearwater Police Department later confirmed that emergency personnel responded to a medical call just before 10 a.m. Hogan was treated on site for a cardiac arrest before being transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the promotion later wrote in a statement on X. "One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans." Hogan later joined the political scene when he appeared at the Republican National Convention during the 2024 Presidential Election. Months later, he appeared at a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tributes from several lawmakers and other notable figures poured in on social media.

CEO of Africa's Largest Stablecoin Company on Growth

Bloomberg

21-07-2025

Business
Bloomberg

CEO of Africa's Largest Stablecoin Company on Growth

Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, says the crypto industry has seen a great run in the months following the 2024 US Presidential election. He joins Romaine Bostick on 'Bloomberg: The Close' to discuss the growth of FinTech and cryptocurrencies in Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)

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