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Vice President Salary: The election for the new Vice President of India is currently underway. It was necessitated following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, who stepped down citing health reasons. In the contest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate, while the Opposition INDIA bloc has fielded former Supreme Court judge, Justice B Sudershan Reddy. The election has drawn significant attention, given the high-profile nature of both contenders and the circumstances leading to the vacancy.

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Vice President Salary Structure

The second-highest constitutional post in India does not have a dedicated salary; rather the vice president draws his remuneration as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. As per news agency PTI, there is no provision for a fixed salary.

“There is no provision for a specific salary for the vice president; instead, they receive remuneration and benefits commensurate with their role as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha,” reported PTI, quoting an official.

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The Rajya Sabha chairman is entitled to a salary of Rs 4 lakh every month. In case the vice president comes in as an acting President, then he or she gets the President’s salary, ceasing to function as Rajya Sabha chairman.

Perks Enjoyed By The Vice President

The Vice President gets free medical care, government accommodation, air and train travel, landline and mobile services, personal security, and official staff.

Vice President Retirement Benefits

A former vice president receives a monthly pension of around Rs 2 lakh, a type-8 bungalow, and a range of staffers including a personal secretary, an additional secretary, a personal assistant, a physician, a nursing officer, and four attendants. In case the former vice president passes away, his or her spouse is offered a Type-7 accommodation for life.

(With agency inputs)