1984 Indian vice presidential election

The 1984 Indian vice-presidential election was held on 22 August 1984 to elect Vice-President of India. R. Venkataraman was elected for the post, after he defeated B. C. Kamble in the election.[1]

1984 Indian vice-presidential election

22 August 1984
 
Nominee R. Venkataraman B. C. Kamble
Party INC RPI (K)
Home state Tamil Nadu Maharashtra
Electoral vote 508 207
Percentage 71.05% 28.95%

Vice-President before election

Mohammad Hidayatullah
Independent

Elected Vice-President

R. Venkataraman
INC

Result

 Result of the Indian vice-presidential election, 1984
Candidate
Party
Electoral Votes
% of Votes
R. VenkataramanINC50871.05
B. C. KambleRPI (K)20728.95
Total 715 100.00
Valid Votes71595.97
Invalid Votes304.03
Turnout74594.54
Abstentions435.46
Electors788

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