1987 Indian vice presidential election

The 1987 Indian vice-presidential election was held in mid-1987 to elect Vice-President of India, after the incumbent R. Venkataraman's resignation following his election as President. Shankar Dayal Sharma was declared elected unopposed on the final day of registration, 21 August 1987, as all other 26 nominations were rejected upon scrutiny.[1] Should the election contested by more than one candidate, it would be occurred on 7 September 1987.

1987 Indian vice-presidential election
7 September 1987
 
Nominee Shankar Dayal Sharma
Party INC
Home state Madhya Pradesh
Electoral vote Unopposed
Vice-President before election

Vacant, last held by
R. Venkataraman
INC

 Elected Vice-President

Shankar Dayal Sharma
INC

See also

References
  1. BACKGROUND MATERIAL REGARDING FOURTEENTH ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT, 2012, ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
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