1967 Indian vice presidential election

The 1967 Indian vice presidential election was held on 6 May 1967 to elect vice president of India. V. V. Giri was elected for the post.[1]

1967 Indian vice presidential election

6 May 1967
 
Nominee Varahagiri Venkata Giri Mohammad Habib
Party Independent Independent
Home state Orissa Uttar Pradesh
Electoral vote 483 193
Percentage 71.45% 28.55%

Vice President before election

Zakir Husain
Independent

Elected Vice President

Varahagiri Venkata Giri
Independent

Results

Result of the Indian vice-presidential election, 1967[1]
Candidate
Electoral Votes
% of Votes
V. V. Giri48371.45
Mohammad Habib19328.55
Total 676 100.00
Valid Votes67699.56
Invalid Votes30.44
Turnout67990.65
Abstentions709.35
Electors749

See also

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