1997 Indian vice presidential election

The 1997 Indian vice-presidential election was held on 16 August 1997 to elect Vice-President of India. Krishan Kant defeated Surjit Singh Barnala to become 10th Vice-President of India.[1] At the time of the election, VP office was vacant since the incumbent, K. R. Narayanan, had already inaugurated as President following his victory in the presidential election.

1997 Indian vice-presidential election
16 August 1997
 
Nominee Krishan Kant Surjit Singh Barnala
Party JD SAD
Alliance United Front (India)
Home state Punjab Punjab
Electoral vote 441 273
Percentage 61.76% 38.24%
Vice-President before election

Vacant, last held by
K. R. Narayanan
INC

 Elected Vice-President

Krishan Kant
JD

Candidates

Results
Result of the Indian vice-presidential election, 1997[1]
Candidate
 Party
 Electoral Votes
 % of Votes
Krishan KantJanata Dal44161.76
Surjit Singh BarnalaSAD27338.24
Total 714 100.00
Valid Votes71493.95
Invalid Votes466.05
Turnout76096.20
Abstentions303.80
Electors790

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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