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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. [1]
Varahagiri Venkata Giri
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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. [1]
Varahagiri Venkata Giri
| 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 | ||
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