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.

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

Candidate	Electoral Votes	% of Votes
V. V. Giri	483	71.45
Mohammad Habib	193	28.55
Total	676	100.00
Valid Votes	676	99.56
Invalid Votes	3	0.44
Turnout	679	90.65
Abstentions	70	9.35
Electors	749

See also

• 1967 Indian presidential election