The 1979 Indian vice presidential election was held in mid-1979 to elect the vice president of India. Former chief justice Mohammad Hidayatullah was elected unopposed for the post.[1] Had the election been contested by more than one candidate, it would have occurred on 27 August 1979.
1979 Indian vice presidential election|
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The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 23 July 1979.[2]
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Poll Event
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Date
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Last Date for filing nomination
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6 August 1979
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Date for Scrutiny of nomination
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7 August 1979
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Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination
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9 August 1979
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Date of Poll
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27 September 1979
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Date of Counting
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NA
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Mohammad Hidayatullah was declared as elected unopposed to the office of the Vice-President on 9 August 1979. He was sworn in to the office on 31 August 1979.[2]
